Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe with Easy Ranch Drizzle for Game Day
A quick and easy buffalo chicken pizza with crispy chicken, melty cheese, and a creamy ranch drizzle, perfect for game day or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (about 12-inch size)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with a splash of lemon juice as substitute)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone inside the oven to heat for at least 30 minutes if using.
- In a medium bowl, toss the cooked chicken with olive oil, buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough. Scatter the buffalo chicken pieces on top. Add crumbled blue cheese if using, then top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Rotate halfway if needed.
- While baking, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make the ranch drizzle.
- Remove pizza from oven and let cool 2-3 minutes. Drizzle ranch sauce over the top and sprinkle sliced green onions.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
If buffalo sauce is too watery, simmer briefly before tossing chicken to prevent soggy pizza. Let dough rest 20 minutes before rolling for better flexibility. Use parchment paper to transfer pizza easily. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese and dairy-free mayo and milk alternatives. For gluten-free, use cauliflower or almond flour crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
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