Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pizza
An irresistibly bold pizza featuring a fiery blend of buffalo-sauced chicken, a duo of cheeses, zesty vegetables, and a buttery garlic-Parmesan crust. Ideal for game days or weeknight indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions
- ¼ cup banana pepper rings blotted dry
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing divided (or substitute Ranch)
- 1 lb. pizza dough at room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce plus additional for topping
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup prepared pizza sauce
To Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Chopped chives or sliced green onions
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. For optimal results, place a pizza stone inside the oven while it heats to achieve a crisp, evenly browned crust.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and 1 tablespoon of the blue cheese dressing, allowing it to marinate briefly.
- Roll or press the pizza dough onto a greased 12-inch pan or stone, using a fork to prick holes across its surface to deter bubbling. Evenly spread the pizza sauce across the dough, then layer with the majority of the mozzarella cheese.
- Distribute the marinated chicken, followed by the red onions and banana pepper rings. Scatter the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of blue cheese dressing and 1–2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce over the toppings. Bake for 13 minutes, then remove the pizza from the oven.
- In a small bowl, blend the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Brush this mixture along the crust edges. Return the pizza to the oven for an additional 2–3 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Finish with a sprinkle of parsley, red pepper flakes, and green onions or chives. Slice and serve immediately.