Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Slice of Buffalo pizza being pulled off pizza showing cheese pull.

5 from 7 votes

Enjoy the big, bold flavors of Buffalo Chicken in pizza form with this easy and delicious recipe for Buffalo Chicken Pizza.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

1 pound pizza dough
¾ cup buffalo sauce homemade or store-bought
2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
4 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℉ (220℃) and lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan.
If making Homemade Buffalo Sauce, combine ½ cup cayenne pepper hot sauce, ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons unsalted 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 ½ tablespoon honey and stir to combine. Skip this step if using prepared buffalo sauce.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded) with ¾ cup buffalo sauce and toss until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 pound pizza dough, using a rolling pin to about ¼-inch thickness. Carefully transfer the crust to the greased pan.
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 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) and 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded) 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.

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Notes

Chicken Option: Use Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken in place of leftover chicken, hot sauce, garlic powder, and butter.

Storage: Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 300℉/150℃ oven for 10-12 minutes, or until warmed through.

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