Description
A flavorful Buffalo Chicken Pizza featuring a crispy crust topped with spicy buffalo chicken, melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, fresh red onions, and a creamy blue cheese dressing, garnished with cilantro and green onion. Perfect for game day or a casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 roll refrigerated pizza dough or ½ pound homemade pizza dough
Sauce and Dressing
- ¾ cup blue cheese dressing (divided) or ranch dressing
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
Toppings
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (246°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up, ensuring a crispy crust.
- Prepare the Pizza Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a piece of parchment paper into a 14-inch circle to create an even base.
- Spread the Dressing: Spread ½ cup of blue cheese or ranch dressing evenly over the rolled-out dough to create a flavorful base sauce.
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss the cooked shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated, then evenly distribute it over the dressed dough along with the thinly sliced red onions.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the buffalo chicken and onions to ensure a cheesy topping.
- Bake the Pizza: Transfer the pizza on the parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onion, then drizzle with the remaining blue cheese or ranch dressing for an extra burst of flavor before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute buffalo sauce with your preferred hot sauce for different heat levels.
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust, but a baking sheet works fine as well.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- If you prefer a less spicy pizza, use ranch dressing and reduce the buffalo sauce amount.
