Pizza night is a weekly occurrence at my house, so I like to get creative. When I’m craving something a little out of the box, I make this Buffalo chicken pizza. Made with Buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, and a blend of mozzarella and blue cheese, it’s creamy, tangy, and spicy– all of my favorite things. Topped with crunchy celery, this pizza is so craveable, I could eat the whole thing myself!
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Buffalo wings are one of my favorite foods, so turning them into pizza felt like a no-brainer. I like my wings with blue cheese dressing, so I used that as the creamy sauce base. Topped with Buffalo sauce-soaked shredded chicken and a blend of creamy mozzarella and tangy blue cheese, this pizza is ridiculously good.
What’s in This Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe?
- Chicken: I like to use leftover shredded cooked chicken, but store-bought rotisserie chicken also works.
- Buffalo Sauce: Adds rich Buffalo flavor to the chicken and makes this pizza spicy! Use store-bought, or make your own using my favorite recipe!
- Cornmeal: Helps prevent the dough from sticking to the pizza peel.
- Pizza Dough: I usually use store-bought, but if you’re feeling adventurous, you can try to make your own.
- Blue Cheese Dressing: Any brand works well, but I recommend one with a thicker texture. Low-fat also works as a healthier option.
- Cheese: Mozzarella cheese melts beautifully on top, and blue cheese adds creaminess and tanginess.
- Celery: A little bit of chopped fresh celery adds a delightful crunch to the pizza.
Tips for Success
- If you don’t have a pizza peel, a cutting board will also work. Place parchment on top and use gloved hands to gently shift the pizza onto the stone or baking sheet.
- If your dough won’t slide off the pizza peel or parchment paper, gently lift up the sides and spread some more cornmeal under the pizza. The quicker you top and get your pizza in the oven, the less likely it is to stick.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover Buffalo chicken pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze individual slices with parchment between them in a Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating slices in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or in a covered dry skillet with 1 teaspoon of water until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve Buffalo chicken pizza with extra Buffalo sauce or ranch dressing for dipping. Some garlic knots or mozzarella sticks would be the perfect accompaniment. When I want something a little healthier, I’ll make a spinach salad, too.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe
Equipment
- Pizza Stone OR
- Baking Sheet
- Pizza Peel
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce (click for recipe!)
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal for dusting the pizza peel
- 1 pound pizza dough (click for recipe!)
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 rib celery diced small
- Hot sauce optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Toss shredded cooked chicken with the Buffalo sauce and set aside.2 cups shredded cooked chicken, ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce
- Arrange a pizza stone or upside-down baking sheet on the middle rack of your oven. Preheat the oven to 500°F, or as hot as it will go.
- Dust a pizza peel or piece of parchment paper heavily with cornmeal. Stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or larger. Larger will give you a crispier crust; smaller, a thicker crust.2 tablespoons cornmeal, 1 pound pizza dough
- Place the dough on your prepared pizza peel or parchment paper.
- Working quickly to prevent the pizza dough from sticking to the peel, spread the blue cheese dressing on the bottom of the pizza, leaving a 1 inch border around the edge.¼ cup blue cheese dressing
- Top with chicken, mozzarella cheese, and blue cheese crumbles.1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- Using your pizza peel or parchment, slide the pizza into the oven with a quick motion.
- Bake for 9-13 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Top with celery and hot sauce if desired, slice, and serve.1 rib celery, Hot sauce
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pizza Step by Step
Sauce the Chicken: Toss 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken with ⅓ cup of Buffalo sauce and set aside.
Prep the Dough: Arrange a pizza stone or upside-down baking sheet on the middle rack of your oven. Preheat the oven to 500°F, or as hot as it will go. Dust a pizza peel or piece of parchment paper heavily with 2 tablespoons of cornmeal. Stretch or roll 1 pound of pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or larger. Larger will give you a crispier crust; smaller, a thicker crust.
Sauce the Dough: Place the dough on your prepared pizza peel or parchment paper. Working quickly to prevent the pizza dough from sticking to the peel, spread ¼ cup of blue cheese dressing on the bottom of the pizza, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
Top the Pizza: Top with the chicken, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, and ¼ cup of blue cheese crumbles.
Bake and Serve: Using your pizza peel or parchment, slide the pizza into the oven with a quick motion. Bake for 9-13 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Top with 1 rib of diced celery and hot sauce if desired, slice, and serve.
