Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and gooey cheese atop a crispy crust. This crowd-pleaser transforms any gathering into a festive celebration, perfect for game nights or casual dinners. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to impress both friends and family. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this pizza will quickly become your go-to recipe for fun occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches wide and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Boil chicken breasts in water for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Shred while warm.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Spread the chicken mixture over the prepared dough and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then garnish with red and green onions before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a quicker option, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or hot buffalo sauce. Feel free to add toppings like sautéed peppers or switch ranch dressing for blue cheese.