Enjoy the big, bold flavors of Buffalo Chicken in pizza form with this easy and delicious recipe for Buffalo Chicken Pizza.
Love Buffalo Chicken? Don't miss this buffalo sauce pizza recipe or my recipes for Buffalo Chicken Casserole, Buffalo Chicken Tacos, Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken, and Buffalo Chicken Salad.
![Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe Slice of buffalo chicken pizza being removed from pizza pan, showing cheese pull.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Buffalo-Chicken-Pizza-1.jpg)
Buffalo Wings in Pizza Form
If you love the flavor of Buffalo wings and you love pizza, you try this Buffalo Chicken Pizza!
Made with tender chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, tons of melty cheese, and a tender pizza crust, this saucy buffalo pizza delivers the same flavor you know and love in Buffalo wings with the tasty additions of cheese and carbs!
You can stop right there and enjoy an amazing combo OR go finish the buffalo pizza with a swirl of ranch dressing or bleu cheese and add some celery sticks and carrots on the side and now you truly have recreated buffalo chicken in pizza form. Trust me, you don't want to miss this recipe!
Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Pizza
![Buffalo Pizza Ingredients Ingredients for buffalo chicken pizza labeled on counter.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Buffalo-Pizza-Ingredients.jpg)
- Pizza Dough: For this recipe, you will need 1 pound of store-bought or homemade pizza dough.
- Chicken: This is the perfect time to use leftover chicken to transform it into something truly spectacular. Use any leftover cooked chicken like store-bought or homemade rotisserie chicken, baked split chicken breasts, or Instant Pot chicken breasts.
- Cheese: For the best flavor and melting factor, I recommend using a combination of shredded cheddar, Monterrey Jack, or Colby cheese, along with mozzarella cheese to top this pizza.
- Buffalo Sauce: This recipe includes the ingredients and directions for making homemade buffalo sauce. It is super quick to make, but feel free to use your favorite store-bought variety, such as Frank's, in place of homemade.
- Dressing: Just like buffalo wings, this pizza is not complete without a drizzle of ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing. Use what you like!
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pizza
The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prepare Buffalo Sauce (Optional)
If desired, you want to begin this recipe by simmering the ingredients for the homemade buffalo sauce together in a medium saucepan. It only takes a few minutes and will come together by the time the oven has preheated.
![Buffalo Sauce Pizza Buffalo Sauce in saucepan after adding honey.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Buffalo-Pizza.jpg)
Toss Chicken with Buffalo Sauce
Whether using homemade or store-bought buffalo sauce, you want to toss shredded or diced chicken with the sauce to evenly coat the chicken. This will ensure the buffalo sauce flavor shines through.
![Buffalo Sauce Pizza recipe Shredded cooked chicken tossed with homemade buffalo sauce in saucepan before adding to pizza.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Buffalo-Sauce-Pizza-Recipe.jpg)
Assemble Pizza
Roll the pizza dough out into a 12-inch circle and transfer it to a lightly greased pizza pan. Top with an even layer of the sauced chicken and then sprinkle the cheese evenly over the chicken.
![Pizza with Buffalo Chicken Pizza with cheddar and mozzarella cheese over buffalo chicken before baking.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Copycat-Buffalo-Pizza.jpg)
Bake Until Golden
Bake the buffalo chicken pizza until the cheese has melted and the crust is golden brown. Let sit for 5-10 minutes after baking, and then top with a swirl of ranch or bleu cheese and serve.
![Baked Buffalo Chicken Pizza with swirl of ranch dressing.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Easy-Pizza-with-Buffalo-Chicken-1.jpg)
∗Pro-Tips for the Best Buffalo Pizza∗
- Roll the Pizza Dough Out Evenly. This will help the crust cook evenly and give you the perfect proportions of sauce to chicken to cheese to crust.
- Don't Over Sauce! After tossing the chicken with the buffalo sauce, it is best to use a slotted spoon to transfer the buffalo chicken to the pizza crust. This will ensure your pizza doesn't end up soggy!
- Let Pizza Cool Before Slicing. After baking, let the pizza cool for 5-10 minutes, which will allow the cheese to set, preventing it from sliding off the slices of pizza as it is cut.
Recipe Modifications
- Love Blue Cheese? Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the pizza before baking in addition to or in place of part of the shredded cheddar and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Adjust the Spice Level. If you like things really spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce while simmering. If you like things on the milder side, add a bit more honey to the sauce to balance out
- Leftover Buffalo Chicken? If you happen to have leftover Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken or leftover buffalo chicken dip, use that in place of the leftover cooked chicken and homemade sauce.
- Additional Topping Ideas. If desired, sprinkle finely minced red onion over the buffalo chicken layer or top the baked pizza with sliced green onion and cilantro if desired.
More Favorite Pizza Recipes
- Spinach Pizza
- Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
- Taco Pizza
- Easy Pull-Apart Pizza Bread
- Tomato Pizza
- BBQ Pizza
If you enjoyed this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Pizza, I would love for you to leave a review and comment below.
![Slice of Buffalo pizza being pulled off pizza showing cheese pull.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Buffalo-Chicken-Pizza-Recipe-1-360x360.jpg)
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- ¾ cup Buffalo Sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese grated
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing or Blue Cheese Dressing optional
Homemade Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup cayenne pepper hot sauce such as Franks
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or pinch of salt
- ½ tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉ and lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough, using a rolling pin to about ¼ inch thickness. Carefully transfer the crust to the greased pan.
- If making Homemade Buffalo Sauce, combine ½ cup hot sauce, ½ tablespoon vinegar, 2 tablespoons butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce together in medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering and the butter has melted, turn off the heat. Add the honey and stir to combine. Skip this step if using prepared buffalo sauce.
- Add the chicken to the saucepan with the homemade buffalo sauce OR toss the chicken with ¾ cup prepared Buffalo Sauce in a large mixing bowl.
- Using a slotted spoon, to remove excess sauce from the buffalo chicken mixture, transfer the chicken onto the prepared crust and spread the mixture evenly over the pizza crust, leaving about a ½ to 1-inch border around the edges of the pizza crust. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken mixture to cover.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until crust is browned evenly and cheese is fully melted.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve the pizza with a drizzle or a side of dressing as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally shared in 2016.
Alisa Fleming
What a fun idea - I've never seen pizza with slaw on it!
Kristen Chidsey
Once you have it, you will never look back 🙂
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
How good doe THIS look! WOW!
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks! It is fabulous!
Heather | girlichef
What an absolutley brilliant idea - just looking at this is making me hungrier than you know. Now, I must go eat breakfast!
Kristen Chidsey
Ha!! The thought of this pizza always make me hungry too!
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
LOVE the cool, crispy slaw topping here - looks fabulous!
Kristen Chidsey
It adds so much!!
Kaitie @ Fuchsia Freezer
This looks amazing... and the hot/spicy flavours with the cool & crunchy slaw... sounds perfect!
Kristen Chidsey
Thank you! The slaw compliments the dish perfectly.
Marye
Oh my gosh - this is perfect! I love the flavors and textures. 🙂
Sharon (Nut Free Wok)
I love your creative and healthy recipe!! I look forward to reading more of your blog and recipes. I'm a Jesus follower and have children with chronic health issues as well. It's not easy but so much easier with God, with friends, and with acceptance and gratitude. 🙂
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories
What an original idea! I am now craving this!
Caroline
I like the idea of the slaw on top, it must really help balance out the flavor and textures. Yum!
Kristen Chidsey
It truly does add so much freshness to this pizza!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
What an awesome idea, topping the buffalo chicken with veggies! I love it! Just shared on my Facebook page. 🙂
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks so much Michelle!
Connie | URBAN BAKES
I could totally eat pizza every day of the week as well. This delicious one included!
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks Connie. I hope you add this to your collection 🙂
Kristen
yum. I love the slaw on top! sounds amazing!
Kristen Chidsey
It really adds something unique Kristen.
Christie
We love a salad on top of pizza. This is a fabulous idea to make a spicy buffalo pizza and top it with a cooling carrot slaw. Sounds A-mazing
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks Christie--it really is a winner!
Judy@ImBoredLetsGo
You know, I have never had buffalo chicken anything, well, except wings, but no dips or other goodies I've seen around. I really like the idea of putting it on pizza! And topped with that carrot slaw sounds fantastic!
Kristen Chidsey
Oh my Judy!! You need to remedy this FAST!!! Buffalo Chicken is so much better when it is NOT in wing form in my opinion. Your world is about to be rocked.
Arman @ thebigmansworld
I could go some for breakfast right now!
Kristen Chidsey
Well, it does have all the important food groups covered, right?!
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats
What a great idea to toss on a fresh slaw on this salad - genius!
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks Ally 🙂