Description
A flavorful Buffalo Chicken Pizza combining spicy buffalo sauce, tender chicken, melted mozzarella, and tangy blue cheese on a thin and crispy pizza crust. Topped with red onions and scallions for a fresh finish, and drizzled with a creamy buffalo sauce for an extra kick. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal that serves six.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 package (7.8-ounce) Jus-Rol Round & Thin Pizza Dough (or other prepared pizza dough)
Buffalo Chicken Topping
- ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce (or other hot sauce; to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- â…“ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ½ cup small diced red onion
- 2 scallions (thinly sliced; white and green parts)
Creamy Buffalo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (or other hot sauce; to taste)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and ingredients: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Allow the pizza dough to sit out at room temperature while you prepare the buffalo chicken topping and other ingredients.
- Make the buffalo sauce and toss with the chicken: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, ¼ cup of Frank’s Red Hot sauce, and garlic powder. Place the cooked diced chicken breast in a medium bowl and pour over half of this hot sauce and butter mixture. Toss the chicken thoroughly to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- Assemble the pizza: Unroll the pizza dough onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the remaining hot sauce and butter mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges. Spread the buffalo chicken evenly over the sauce, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and crumbled blue cheese. Finish by distributing the diced red onion and thinly sliced scallions on top.
- Bake the pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the crust is golden brown and firm around the edges. Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Make the creamy buffalo sauce: While the pizza is baking, prepare the creamy buffalo sauce by mixing together 2 tablespoons of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, sour cream, and milk in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle the sauce and serve: After the pizza has rested, drizzle the creamy buffalo sauce evenly over the top using a spoon or a squeeze bottle. Slice and serve the pizza hot for a delicious, spicy treat.
Notes
- You can substitute the cooked chicken breast with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- If you prefer milder heat, reduce the amount of hot sauce used in the recipe.
- For an extra crispy crust, use a pizza stone preheated in the oven.
- The creamy buffalo sauce adds richness and tempers the spiciness; adjust the sour cream amount to suit your taste.
- Leftover pizza can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
