Easy Buffalo Chicken Pizza

5 from 1 vote

This crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza combines spicy wing flavor with cheesy comfort. I use a butter-hot sauce blend for richness without sogginess—ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 people

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough, room temperature Easy to stretch
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie works best
½ cup buffalo hot sauce Frank's RedHot is classic
2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Balances the heat
½ teaspoon garlic powder Adds savory depth
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded Grate fresh for best melt
2 tablespoon ranch dressing Cools down the spice
2 tablespoon green onions, sliced Fresh crunch

Equipment

1 Baking sheet Or pizza stone
1 Mixing Bowl For sauce
1 Whisk To blend butter
1 Pastry brush For sauce base
1 Pizza Cutter For slicing

Method

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and set a rack in the center.
Whisk melted butter, garlic powder, and half the buffalo sauce in a bowl.
Toss the shredded chicken in the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
Stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle on a parchment-lined sheet.
Brush the remaining buffalo sauce lightly over the dough base.
Top with mozzarella cheese and the sauced chicken pieces.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
Drizzle with ranch and garnish with green onions before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to prevent snapping back. Use a pizza stone if available for an extra crispy bottom.

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