Buffalo Chicken Pizza
User Reviews
5
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Description
Buffalo Chicken Pizza combines homemade or store-bought pizza dough with classic buffalo chicken flavors. The dough is rolled thin and topped first with blue cheese dressing, which adds creamy tang and moisture. Chicken shredded and coated in buffalo sauce delivers the signature spicy taste, complemented by slices of red onion for added bite. Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses melt during baking to create a rich, gooey texture across the pizza surface.
The pizza is baked on a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone at a high temperature of 475°F, promoting a crispy, golden crust while allowing the cheese to brown and bubble. Once baked, the pizza is brightened with freshly chopped cilantro and green onion, adding herbal freshness that balances the spicy and creamy elements.
This pizza is suitable as a casual dinner or a shareable party dish. It pairs well with extra blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping, enhancing the spicy buffalo flavors. Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to four days and can be reheated carefully to maintain crust texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 roll pizza dough or ½ pound homemade pizza dough, refrigerated
- ¾ cup blue cheese dressing divided, or ranch dressing
- 2 cups chicken cooked shredded
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place a baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven. Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough to a 14-inch circle on a piece of parchment paper.
- Spread ½ cup of dressing over the pizza dough.
- Toss the chicken with buffalo sauce and spread it over the dough with the sliced red onion.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 15-18 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and green onion. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.
Notes
- Start with room temperature dough for easier shaping.
- Preheat the baking sheet or pizza stone to ensure a crisp crust.
- Bake at a high temperature (475°F) to achieve golden crust and bubbly cheese.
- Serve with extra dressing on the side for dipping.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat carefully to preserve texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 929mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
