When the big game is on, nothing beats a hot, cheesy buffalo chicken pizza coming out of the oven. The first time I made this, my family devoured it before halftime. The spicy chicken, melty mozzarella, and crispy crust make it a recipe that's always a win.
If you're looking for another game day winner, you've got to try my crispy baked chicken wings too - they're just as easy and delicious.
Jump to:
why you'll love this recipe
- It's easy to make with store-bought dough or homemade.
- The buffalo chicken adds just the right kick of spice.
- The garlic butter parmesan crust makes it feel like restaurant pizza.
- Perfect for game days, parties, or Friday night dinner.
ingredients you'll need
US customary - Metric
- 1 ½ cups shredded chicken
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce, plus more to drizzle on top
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing, divided (or swap in ranch)
- 1 lb. pizza dough, at room temperature
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup banana pepper rings, patted dry
garlic butter parmesan crust
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
to garnish
- chopped chives or green onions
- red pepper flakes
- parsley
step-by-step instructions
prep the oven and dough
Preheat your oven to 450°F. If you have a pizza stone, slide it in while the oven heats. That way, your crust will bake up extra crispy.
Lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan (or stone). Spread the dough evenly across the pan and poke it a few times with a fork. This keeps it from bubbling in the oven.
marinate the chicken
In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce and 1 tablespoon of blue cheese dressing. Let it sit while you get everything else ready.
assemble the pizza
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle on most of the mozzarella.
Add the buffalo chicken, red onions, and banana peppers. Top with the rest of the mozzarella.
Drizzle 3 tablespoons of blue cheese dressing and an extra 1-2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce over the top.
bake and finish the crust
Bake for 13 minutes, then pull the pizza out.
Mix the melted butter, parmesan, and garlic powder. Brush it around the crust edges. Slide the pizza back into the oven for 2-3 more minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
garnish and serve
Sprinkle with green onions, parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Slice and serve right away!
recipe tips
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time - just shred and toss it in the buffalo sauce.
- Dial down the heat by using less buffalo sauce or mixing it with ranch.
- Crispy crust hack: Preheat your pan or stone for at least 10 minutes before baking.
- Don't skip the garlic butter crust - it makes the pizza taste next-level good.
storage and reheating
- Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: warm in the oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, or heat in a skillet with a lid until the cheese melts again.
- Avoid the microwave if you can - it makes the crust chewy instead of crispy.
faqs about buffalo chicken pizza
What makes buffalo chicken pizza different from a regular chicken pizza?
It's all about the buffalo sauce! The spicy, tangy kick makes it taste just like chicken wings on a pizza crust.
Can I make this if I don't like really spicy food?
Absolutely. Just cut back on the buffalo sauce and add more ranch or blue cheese for a creamier taste.
What's the best cheese mix for buffalo chicken pizza?
Mozzarella is the base, and a little blue cheese adds tang. If blue cheese isn't your thing, ranch works great too.
Can I use pre-cooked chicken?
Yes - leftover grilled chicken, rotisserie, or even baked chicken tenders all work perfectly.
recipes you may like
Print📖 Recipe
Homemade Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 pizza (8 slices) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
When the big game is on, nothing beats a hot, cheesy buffalo chicken pizza coming out of the oven. The spicy chicken, melty mozzarella, and crispy crust make it a recipe that's always a win.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shredded chicken
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce, plus more to drizzle on top
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing, divided (or ranch)
- 1 lb. pizza dough, at room temperature
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup banana pepper rings, patted dry
- Garlic Butter Parmesan Crust:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- To Garnish:
- Chopped chives or green onions
- Red pepper flakes
- Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and place pizza stone inside if using.
- Grease a 12-inch pizza pan or stone. Spread dough evenly and poke with a fork.
- Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and 1 tablespoon blue cheese dressing. Set aside.
- Spread pizza sauce over dough and sprinkle most of the mozzarella.
- Add buffalo chicken, red onions, and banana peppers. Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Drizzle with blue cheese dressing and extra buffalo sauce.
- Bake for 13 minutes. Mix butter, parmesan, and garlic powder; brush onto crust.
- Return pizza to oven for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with green onions, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Slice and serve.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Adjust spice by reducing buffalo sauce or mixing with ranch. Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or skillet for best texture - avoid the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Comments
No Comments