Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Whether you’re hosting a party, preparing a quick dinner, or looking for a fun meal, Buffalo Chicken Pizza is the perfect choice. The combination of spicy buffalo sauce, tender chicken, and creamy cheese makes it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.
Servings 1 Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce and more to drizzle on top
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing divided. or Ranch.
- 1 lb. pizza dough at room temp
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup red onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup banana pepper rings patted dry
Garlic Butter Parmesan Crust
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
To Garnish
- Chives/Green Onions
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats for more even cooking and a crispier crust.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and 1 tablespoon of blue cheese. Let the chicken marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Spread the pizza dough onto a lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan (or onto the heated stone). Use a fork to poke holes in the dough to prevent it from bubbling.
- Layer the pizza with sauce, followed by most of the mozzarella. Add the marinated chicken, sliced onions, and banana peppers, then top with the remaining mozzarella.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of blue cheese and 1-2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce over the pizza.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then remove it.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Brush this mixture over the pizza crust and return the pizza to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 2 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Slice and serve!