Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe (Spicy & Easy Homemade Pizza)
Make this Buffalo-style chicken pizza with spicy chicken, melted cheese, and crispy crust. Easy homemade pizza perfect for game day or dinner!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Skillet or sauté pan
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Rolling pin (if using fresh dough)
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast (grilled, baked, or shredded)
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce
- 1 prepared pizza dough or crust (12-inch)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or provolone (optional blend)
- 2 tbsp butter (for sauce base, optional)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for drizzle)
- Sliced scallions or celery (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Cook chicken until tender, then shred or slice into bite-sized pieces
- Toss in Buffalo sauce: Mix chicken with Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Prepare crust: Roll out pizza dough and place on a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Assemble pizza: Spread a thin layer of Buffalo sauce over the crust. Add mozzarella and optional cheddar/provolone. Top with Buffalo chicken.
- Bake: Bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Finish: Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Garnish with scallions or celery. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by using mild or hot Buffalo sauce.
- Ranch dressing mellows heat; blue cheese adds tang.
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat crust and reduced-fat cheese.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.