We would eat pizza every night for dinner if we could, and this buffalo chicken pizza is one of our FAVORITE pizza recipes! It brings spicy, tangy wing flavor to pizza night, with blue cheese crumbles and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. It bakes fast, so dinner is on the table in about 20 minutes.
We love finding new homemade pizza recipes to try, and this one is a winner. You get a creamy dressing base, tender shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, and a golden crust everyone will reach for first. It is simple, bold, and totally satisfying.
If you love Buffalo Wings, you’re going to enjoy this pizza. For more buffalo flavors, try our Buffalo Chicken Taquitos, Buffalo Chicken French Bread, or Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Just like a chicken wing! Homemade buffalo chicken pizza is a delicious pizza twist filled with buffalo flavors and blue cheese crumbles.
- Bakes up in minutes. Once your pizza is assembled, it only takes about 10 minutes to cook – a favorite easy dinner!
- The crust! Use your favorite store-bought or homemade crust for a perfect pizza.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Ingredients
- Pizza dough (1 ball)- The dough forms the crisp yet chewy base, sturdy enough to hold saucy toppings while staying tender. We have a great Homemade Pizza Dough recipe we love to use. If you buy dough from the store, consult the directions on the package when making this recipe.
- Shredded cooked chicken (2 cups)- The chicken adds hearty protein and soaks up the buffalo sauce for flavorful bites in every slice. We like to cook the chicken at home or grab a rotisserie chicken to shred.
- Buffalo sauce (⅓ cup)- The sauce delivers the signature spicy, tangy kick that defines the pizza. Look for buffalo wing sauce that will match your desired amount of heat, or make Buffalo Sauce at home to your exact preferences.
- Blue cheese dressing (¼ cup)- The dressing creates a creamy layer that cools the heat and helps the toppings adhere. You can also use Ranch Dressing.
- Blue cheese crumbles (¼ cup)- The crumbles melt into salty, tangy pockets that echo classic buffalo wing vibes.
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (2 tablespoons)- Cilantro brightens the rich flavors with a fresh herbal finish.
- optional toppings – tomato slices, jalapenos, banana peppers, bacon bits, or red onions
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pizza
PREP. Preheat the oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or overturned cookie sheet inside. Stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a sheet of parchment paper dusted with cornmeal (or bake the pizza on a pizza pan instead).
SAUCE. Spread the blue cheese dressing over the pizza.
ASSEMBLE. In a small bowl, toss the chicken with the buffalo sauce. Then top with the shredded chicken. Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over the top.
BAKE. Bake for 9-11 minutes in the preheated oven or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle it with the cilantro. Serve hot.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- To avoid soggy pizza dough, preheat your oven and pizza stone or use a perforated pizza pan to allow steam to escape, don’t overload the pizza with wet toppings, and make sure the crust isn’t too thick.
- Look for buffalo sauce that will match the desired level of heat. Add hot sauce or red chili flakes to your slice for added spiciness.
- As a time saver, we like to have shredded chicken in the freezer or grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to shred.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
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Ingredients
- 1 ball of pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or overturned cookie sheet inside. Stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a sheet of parchment paper dusted with cornmeal. (Alternatively, you can forgo the pizza stone and bake the pizza on a pizza pan instead.)
- In a small bowl, toss the chicken with the buffalo sauce. Spread the blue cheese dressing over the pizza, then top with the shredded chicken. Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over the top.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle it with the cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- To avoid soggy pizza dough, preheat your oven and pizza stone or use a perforated pizza pan to allow steam to escape, don’t overload the pizza with wet toppings, and make sure the crust isn’t too thick.
- Look for buffalo sauce that will match the desired level of heat. Add hot sauce or red chili flakes to your slice for added spiciness.
- As a time saver, we like to have shredded chicken in the freezer or grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to shred.
- Par-bake the plain pizza crust for 5-7 minutes.
- Allow to cool and place the crust on a freezer-safe aluminum baking tray or a clean piece of cardboard.
- Put on the toppings and place in the freezer for about 2 hours.
- Once completely frozen, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, then again with aluminum foil. Label and freeze for 3-6 months.
- Thaw on the counter for about 30 minutes before baking in a 400°F oven for about 15-20 minutes or until warm throughout.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Par-bake the plain pizza crust for 5-7 minutes.
Allow to cool and place the crust on a freezer-safe aluminum baking tray or a clean piece of cardboard.
Put on the toppings and place in the freezer for about 2 hours.
Once completely frozen, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, then again with aluminum foil. Label and freeze for 3-6 months.
Thaw on the counter for about 30 minutes before baking in a 400°F oven for about 15-20 minutes or until warm throughout.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze for 1-2 months. For best results, reheat in the toaster oven or oven. If you’re in a hurry, use the microwave.
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This recipe was originally published June 2020.
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So glad you enjoyed the pizza!