Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

Introduction

Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a delicious twist on classic pizza, combining the spicy tang of buffalo sauce with creamy ranch and melty mozzarella. This recipe features a homemade dough and a flavorful chicken topping that’s sure to please fans of bold flavors.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup warm water (around 110 degrees)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 cups flour (all-purpose or bread flour)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup chopped (cooked chicken)
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 8 ounces mozzarella (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
• Ranch dressing or blue cheese (for serving)

Instructions

1. Step 1: To make the dough, place the warm water and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let bloom for about 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook, knead on medium speed until the dough forms a smooth ball, adding additional flour a few tablespoons at a time if needed.
3. Step 3: Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and place it in the oven with the light turned on. Let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: About 30 minutes into the rising, preheat your oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Step 5: Once the dough has doubled, punch it down to release air bubbles.
6. Step 6: On a well-floured surface, roll the dough out to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking pan.
7. Step 7: Microwave the cream cheese until soft and melty, then stir in the ranch seasoning mix until evenly combined.
8. Step 8: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
9. Step 9: Sprinkle all but 1/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella evenly over the cream cheese layer.
10. Step 10: Toss the cooked chicken with buffalo sauce to coat, then spread it evenly over the cheese.
11. Step 11: Top the pizza with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
12. Step 12: Bake for about 10 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Step 13: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the top before serving, if desired.

Tips & Variations

• For extra crispy crust, use a pizza stone preheated in the oven.
• Substitute cooked shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
• Add sliced jalapeños for an extra kick of heat.
• Use a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese for deeper flavor.

Storage

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until heated through to preserve crispiness. Avoid microwaving to prevent soggy crust.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought pizza dough?

Yes, store-bought dough works well if you’re short on time, just roll it out to the right size and proceed with toppings.

How spicy is buffalo sauce in this recipe?

The buffalo sauce adds a moderate spiciness, but you can adjust the amount to your preference or use a milder sauce if preferred.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

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This delicious Buffalo Chicken Pizza combines a crispy homemade crust with creamy ranch-seasoned cream cheese, spicy buffalo chicken, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s topped with green onions and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing for a flavorful twist on classic buffalo chicken.

• Author: Marco
• Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Yield: 1 12-inch pizza (4 servings) 1x
• Category: Pizza
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the Dough

• 3/4 cup warm water (around 110 degrees)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 cups flour (all-purpose or bread flour)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Toppings

• 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 8 ounces mozzarella (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
• Ranch dressing or blue cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Bloom the yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water and sugar, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy to activate the yeast.
2. Make the dough: Add flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment on medium speed, knead until it forms a smooth dough. Add more flour by tablespoons if it’s too sticky. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl.
3. First rise: Place the bowl in a warm spot, like an oven with the light on, and let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Preheat oven: About 30 minutes after starting the rise, set your oven to 500°F (260°C) to preheat.
5. Punch down dough: Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down to release air pockets.
6. Shape crust: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a pizza stone or pan.
7. Prepare cream cheese mixture: Microwave cream cheese until very soft and melty, then stir in ranch seasoning until combined evenly.
8. Spread base: Evenly spread the ranch cream cheese mixture over the rolled-out dough.
9. Add cheese and chicken: Sprinkle all but 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella over the cream cheese. Toss the chopped chicken with buffalo sauce, then evenly distribute the chicken on top of the cheese.
10. Top with remaining cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella over the chicken for a cheesy finish.
11. Bake: Bake the pizza at 500°F for about 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Garnish and serve: Remove pizza from oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the top if desired. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

• Make sure the warm water is not too hot as it can kill the yeast; around 110°F is ideal.
• If you don’t have a pizza stone, a baking sheet will work as well.
• You can substitute ranch seasoning with blue cheese crumbles if preferred.
• For extra crispiness, prebake the crust for a few minutes before adding toppings.
• Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven for best results.

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