Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

This buffalo chicken pizza is a spicy, cheesy, and flavor-packed twist on pizza night! Using rotisserie chicken and a pre-made crust, it comes together in just 30 minutes for the ultimate weeknight dinner.

 

Easy Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

• Filled with Flavor. If you love buffalo chicken you’re going to love this buffalo chicken pizza! It takes all your favorite flavors – creamy ranch, spicy buffalo sauce, tender chicken, and tangy blue cheese – and combines them on top of a homemade or store-bought pizza crust for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!
• Simple Ingredients. While this buffalo chicken pizza packs a punch, it’s made with pretty simple ingredients! If you’re looking for creative recipes to use up that leftover rotisserie chicken, this pizza is the perfect choice!

Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Pizza

• Pizza Crust: A time-saving shortcut for busy nights. You can also use homemade pizza dough if you prefer.
• Ranch Dressing: Adds a cool, creamy base that complements the buffalo sauce perfectly. Blue cheese dressing is a tasty substitute.
• Rotisserie Chicken: A convenient, flavorful way to get that chicken flavor you love. Leftover baked or grilled chicken also works.
• Buffalo Sauce: Gives the chicken its signature spicy, tangy flavor. Adjust the amount to suit your heat preference or serve it on the side so guests can add as much or as little as they like.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Melts beautifully for that classic cheesy pizza texture. Pepper jack would be delicious as well.
• Cheddar Cheese: Adds sharpness and depth to the cheesy topping. Mild, medium, or extra sharp cheddar would all work as well.
• Thinly Sliced Red Onion: Adds a mild crunch and extra flavor contrast. You can substitute with pickled red onion or omit entirely.
• Thinly Sliced Green Onion: Offers a fresh, crisp garnish. Chives are a great alternative.
• Crumbled Blue Cheese: Enhances the buffalo flavor with its creamy, tangy bite. Optional if you’re not a blue cheese fan.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Prep the Crust: Heat oven to 425 degrees and place the pizza crust on a pizza pan or sheet pan.

Spread the Sauce: Spread ranch dressing evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.

Add Cheese: Sprinkle half of both the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the ranch base.

Add the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce. Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the cheese layer.

Top with More Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of the chicken, then add sliced red onion.

Bake the Pizza: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust edges are golden brown.

Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and garnish with sliced green onion and crumbled blue cheese before slicing and serving.

Tips for Making Buffalo Chicken Pizza

• Use shredded rotisserie chicken for the quickest prep, or cook your own chicken breast and shred it.
• Adjust the heat by adding more or less buffalo sauce to the chicken mixture.
• Let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
• Add extra toppings like diced celery for a fun buffalo wing twist.

Make-Ahead Instructions

• You can mix the buffalo chicken and shred the cheese in advance.
• Store them separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Assemble and bake when ready to serve.

Storing Leftovers

Let the pizza cool completely, then store slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Buffalo Chicken Pizza

• Reheat slices in a 375-degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through and the crust is crisp.
• You can also reheat in the microwave, though the crust will be softer.

Serving Suggestions

• Caesar pasta salad
• easy garlic bread
• simple house salad
• loaded potato skins

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