Buffalo Chicken Pizza

About This Easy Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

• Easy. I’ll show you how to make my quick homemade pizza dough from scratch. There’s very minimal resting time, so you can have this buffalo pizza baked and on the table in 30 minutes or less.
• Authentic flavors. If you love buffalo chicken wings, you’re going to go crazy for those spicy, tangy, savory flavors on a cheesy white base pizza!
• Customizable. It’s easy to swap ranch dressing with blue cheese, add veggies, or adapt this pizza with more add-ons. Letting everyone get creative with their own toppings is my favorite part of the pizza-making process.

You’ll Need These Ingredients

Did you know that buffalo sauce is made of only two ingredients? Butter and hot sauce, like Frank’s Red Hot, that’s it! Here’s a look at these and the rest of the easy ingredients needed for this buffalo chicken pizza. Scroll down to the recipe card for the printable list with amounts.

• Crust – I make my pizza dough from scratch (see below), but you can use store-bought dough or a ready-to-bake crust if needed. You can also assemble your pizza toppings on pita bread, flat bread, or even doubled-up tortilla wraps.
• Chicken – Diced or shredded rotisserie chicken is extra convenient, or I’ll use meal-prepped shredded chicken or leftover chicken. Pizza is a great “clean out the fridge” dinner!
• Butter – Salted or unsalted and melted, to combine with the hot sauce.
• Hot Sauce – Opt for Frank’s Red Hot Sauce or a similar cayenne pepper sauce for an authentic buffalo-style taste.
• Ranch Dressing – I’m a ranch girl, so I love using homemade ranch dressing in place of tomato sauce on my buffalo chicken pizza. If you are more of a traditionalist, go ahead and use blue cheese dressing instead (that’s the beauty of homemade pizza).
• Mozzarella – Low-moisture mozzarella is best. If mozzarella isn’t available, try another melty cheese, like Provolone or mild white cheddar.

The Best Homemade Pizza Crust

The best pizza recipes start with a perfect pizza crust. We use this easy pizza crust recipe for all our homemade pizza. I make it from scratch in less time than it takes to call for delivery! This is because the recipe uses instant yeast, which is readily available and doesn’t require any rise time. Just 10 minutes to rest while I prep the pizza toppings. No mixer needed! I include the detailed recipe in the recipe card, but here’s an overview:

• Combine the ingredients. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, and oil until a sticky dough forms.  
• Knead. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 3-4 minutes. You can also use your dough attachment if you’re using a stand mixer. You’ll know the dough is ready when you lightly press the dough lightly with two fingers and it springs back right away.
• Rest. Cover the bowl with the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Even better? If you have leftover pizza dough, roll it out and bake it to make breadsticks.

Let’s Make Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Step-By-Step

Prepare your toppings while the dough rests, then assemble your buffalo pizza and bake! Pizza night doesn’t get easier. Here are the steps:

• Prepare the buffalo chicken. Toss shredded chicken, melted butter, and buffalo hot sauce together until the chicken is evenly coated.
• Shape the pizza crust. Next, lightly grease a pizza pan. Press the dough out into a 12-15″ circle, depending on how thick or thin you prefer your crust. 

• Assemble the pizza. Now, spread ranch dressing on top of the dough, just like you would pizza sauce. You can add as much or as little as you like. I use about one half-cup of dressing on my crust. Top the ranch with the prepped chicken and then sprinkle with cheese. 
• Bake. Lastly, bake the pizza in a preheated 425°F oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. You can top your pizza with some chopped green onions, a drizzle more of hot sauce, or a little more ranch.

Optional Pizza Variations

• Add veggies. Add diced red onion or red bell pepper to the pizza. Just sprinkle it on before you add your cheese.
• Try a different kind of cheese. You could easily use Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or cheddar cheese in place of the mozzarella. Any creamy mild cheese will work.
• Drizzle with olive oil. Do this right when the pizza comes out of the oven. For an extra kick, try chili oil.
• French bread. Instead of a traditional crust, make a French Bread Pizza with homemade French bread as a base.

Storage and Reheating

• Refrigerate. Store the pizza in an airtight container (I like to store pizza slices in large zip-top bags) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat. To reheat, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the leftover pizza on a pizza stone or baking sheet and heat it for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

More Homemade Pizza Recipes

• Taco Pizza
• Pizza Muffins
• Jalapeno Popper Pizza
• Pepperoni Pizza Rolls