Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pizza with Ranch Drizzle

If you love the bold flavors of Buffalo wings but crave something heartier, this spicy Buffalo chicken pizza is for you. Tangy, spicy chicken sits atop a home-rolled pizza dough that’s been spread with our signature Buffalo sauce, creating a deliciously fiery base. A generous layer of mild melted mozzarella cheese balances the heat, while a cool, zesty ranch dressing drizzle and a sprinkle of fresh scallions add the perfect finishing touch.

This recipe is all about layering flavors and textures: the crispy, chewy crust, the tender, saucy chicken, the gooey cheese and the creamy, herby ranch. It’s a crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together with simple ingredients and a little bit of patience for the dough. Whether you’re a spice lover or just looking for a fun twist on pizza night, this Buffalo chicken pizza delivers.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Chopped Chicken BreastView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Frank's Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Buffalo SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Pizza DoughView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon FlourView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 ounce Buttermilk Ranch DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 475°F. Wash and dry produce. Sprinkle flour over a clean work surface (reserve a little for dusting your hands in Step 4-we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4). Remove pizza dough from packaging and place on floured surface. Shape each piece of dough into a ball. (TIP: Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray or dust with flour to prevent sticking.) Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. While dough rests, thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Open package of chicken and drain off any excess liquid. Add scallion whites, chicken, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until scallions are softened and chicken is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add hot sauce and 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until butter has melted and chicken is evenly coated, 1-2 minutes.
3. Once dough has rested 20 minutes, line a baking sheet (two sheets for 4 servings) with parchment paper. Carefully press and stretch each dough ball into a rough oval shape and place on one side of prepared sheet (you’ll have two dough ovals per sheet). TIP: If needed, use a rolling pin to help roll out dough. Cover dough with a clean kitchen towel; let rest 15 minutes. (This will make stretching the dough into a larger shape even easier!)
4. Once dough has rested 15 minutes, use floured hands to press and stretch dough on baking sheet into larger oval shapes, about 10 inches long and 5-6 inches wide. Spread each dough oval with one packet of Buffalo sauce, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle with mozzarella, then top with chicken mixture. Drizzle or brush edges of dough with olive oil.
5. Bake pizzas on top rack until crusts are golden brown and crisp, 14-18 minutes. (For 4 servings, bake on top and middle racks, swapping rack positions halfway through.)
6. Drizzle pizzas with ranch and top with scallion greens. Slice as desired. Divide between plates and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use pre-made pizza crust instead of dough?

Yes, you can substitute pre-made pizza crusts or flatbreads. Adjust baking time as needed since they may cook faster.

How can I make this pizza less spicy?

Use a mild hot sauce or reduce the amount of Buffalo sauce on the dough. You can also omit the hot sauce in the chicken and just use Buffalo sauce.

Can I add other toppings?

Absolutely! Crumbled blue cheese, diced celery or extra shredded cheese would complement the flavors nicely.