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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Pizza: Quick & Irresistibly Spicy

This Buffalo Chicken Pizza combines spicy chicken and melted cheese for a delicious twist on a classic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Dough Rising Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Homemade Pizza Dough Store-bought is an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For brushing on dough
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Cooked Chopped Chicken Leftover rotisserie works well
  • 2-3 tablespoons Texas Pete Hot Sauce Mix with butter for milder taste
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Low-moisture recommended
Optional Enhancements
  • 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing For drizzling before serving
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onion For garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • Pizza Pan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Buffalo Chicken Pizza
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Prepare your pizza dough according to your chosen method. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a greased pizza pan.
  3. Allow the dough to rise on the pizza pan for about 10 minutes.
  4. Brush the risen dough with olive oil and sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough.
  5. Drizzle hot sauce over the cheese and add the cooked chicken, mixing with the remaining hot sauce.
  6. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-17 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  8. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers tightly wrapped for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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