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Anyone who loves spicy chicken wings will go crazy for this buffalo chicken pizza, which must be why my family asks me to make it at least once a week. Made with ranch dressing, blue cheese, and plenty of hot sauce, it’s faster than takeout and totally irresistible!
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Pin RecipeI love the taste of chicken wings, but sometimes I want a meal that isn’t quite as messy. And that’s where this buffalo chicken pizza comes in!
My buffalo chicken pizza recipe starts with premade pizza dough. You can usually find fresh pizza dough in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, but you can also use a frozen, thawed pizza crust, which is even easier!
Then, I make a homemade buffalo sauce using Frank’s Red Hot hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and spices. Next, we toss shredded chicken with the sauce and spread it over the crust. Add some blue cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese, and the pizza is ready to bake!
Why You’ll Love This Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Uses Leftover Chicken – Or rotisserie chicken! But I usually cook chicken breasts for dinner the night before and make extras to set aside for the pizza.
- BIG Flavor – If you love the big, bold flavor of buffalo chicken, you’re going to flip for this pizza recipe too.
- Easy to Make – Starting with premade pizza dough means this recipe is a cinch.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to gather up to make this buffalo chicken pizza!
- 1/4 cup Frank’s RedHot hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 premade pizza dough (14-15 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup blue cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Variations
- Spread about ¼ cup of Ranch dressing over the pizza crust before adding the shredded buffalo chicken. The ranch dressing makes a great pizza sauce!
- Use shredded Parmesan cheese in place of mozzarella.
- Add some chopped celery to the pizza before baking. Celery gives the pizza a nice crunch and tastes great with Buffalo sauce.
- Add extra toppings like red onions, green onions, or green bell pepper.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare
Preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pizza stone, pizza pan, or baking sheet in the oven to preheat. A hot stone or tray will help the pizza crust be nice and crispy!
2. Make the Sauce
Start by making your buffalo wing sauce recipe. Mix the hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and onion powder in a medium bowl.
3. Season the Chicken
Toss the cooked, shredded chicken in the wing sauce. Make sure to coat the chicken completely, and set the bowl aside.
4. Roll the Crust
Dust some parchment paper with cornmeal. Then, roll the pizza dough on the parchment. The parchment prevents it from sticking to the counter and makes it easy to move the pizza to the pizza stone.
5. Cook the Crust
Drizzle the pizza crust with olive oil. Then, use the parchment paper to slide it onto the hot pizza stone. Pre-bake the crust for five to six minutes.
6. Top the Crust
Remove the pizza crust from the oven, and spread the buffalo chicken over the entire crust. Add the blue cheese and mozzarella cheese to the pizza. Then, transfer it back to the oven to bake for another seven minutes.
7. Garnish
Drizzle the hot pizza with Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing. Then, add some chopped chives, and enjoy a slice while hot!
Kasey’s Kitchen Tips
- Feel free to adjust the spice level to suit your preferences. Add more hot sauce or even a dash of cayenne pepper to amp up the heat. Or, scale it back if you need this recipe to be milder in flavor!
- Use unsalted butter for this recipe since the other elements of the pizza have plenty of salt already!
- If you have time, shred your own cheese for the pizza. It’s not a must, but it will make the cheese meltier for epic cheese pulls!
How to Store It
- Store leftover buffalo chicken pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for four to five days. To keep it fresh, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, or transfer the pieces to an airtight container.
- Reheat the pizza in a toaster oven or regular oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for two to three minutes. Be careful not to let it burn!
Make It a Meal
I love to serve this buffalo chicken pizza with a side salad. Some of my favorite options are my summer cobb salad, summer salad, or a classic Caesar salad. The crisp lettuce with the bright vegetables is a nice pairing with the spicy, cheesy pizza!
Or, if I’m hosting a game day party, I serve this pizza with garlic parmesan wings, loaded tater tots, and queso dip!
From My Family to Yours
This buffalo chicken pizza is a recipe we make all the time for game days and weeknight dinners. I just know you’re going to love it too!
What’s your favorite spin on buffalo chicken? Leave it in the comments—or tag me @kasey_allthingsmamma on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Equipment
- Pizza Stone or 18×13 sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Frank's RedHot hot sauce
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 premade pizza dough (14-15 ounces)
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 2 Tablespoons fresh minced chives
Instructions
- Place a pizza stone or an upside down sheet pan in the middle rack of an oven and preheat to 475ºF.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and onion powder. Add the shredded chicken and stir together until well-coated; set aside.1/4 cup Frank's RedHot hot sauce, 2 Tablespoons butter, 1 Tablespoon white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Dust a large square of parchment paper with cornmeal, then gently roll the pizza dough out into a large circle or rectangle, matching the shape of your pizza stone or sheet pan. If the dough resists or is too springy, let it rest 5 to 6 minutes for it to relax before continuing to roll.1/4 cup cornmeal, 1 premade pizza dough (14-15 ounces)
- Drizzle the pizza crust with the olive oil, then slide the parchment onto the preheated baking stone or pan. Parbake the crust for 5 to 6 minutes.2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Remove the crust from the oven, then spread evenly with the buffalo chicken mixture, leaving about an inch free around the edge of the crust. Sprinkle over the top with the blue cheese and mozzarella. Return the crust to the oven, bake an additional 7 to 8 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the crust is the desired level of crispness.1/4 cup blue cheese, 1 cup shredded mozarella cheese
- Slide the parchment off of the pizza stone to remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle with the ranch dressing and chives. Cut into the desired number of slices and serve.2 Tablespoons fresh minced chives, 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
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