I try not to play into stereotypes—unless we are talking about Buffalo Chicken Pizza, in which case grown men will cry, football games will blare at high volumes, and victory is imminent.
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5 Star Review
“Mmmmmm…good! Thanks for the dinner suggestion! We just polished it off!”
— Margaret —
Buffalo Chicken Pizza is My Husband’s Favorite Dinner
Can you blame him?
Buffalo chicken pizza is everything that makes Buffalo chicken wings epically awesome—the juicy meat, the signature spicy sauce, the tangy blue cheese—fused with another epically awesome food: pizza.
This Buffalo chicken pizza is loud, proud, and not at all ashamed to be the brightest item on the plate.
You can serve it as a part of a Sunday football game spread, whip it up for Tuesday night dinner, or pop it into the oven anytime you need a pan of zesty, cheesy comfort food<—um, tonight anyone?
Buffalo Chicken for All
Even if watching sports isn’t in your future, I’m going to encourage you to make this recipe anyway because (and I think this is a reasonable statement) EVERYONE LOVES BUFFALO CHICKEN.
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers. Rave reviews.
- Cauliflower Buffalo “Wings” with Blue Cheese Avocado Dip. They will be inhaled right off the sheet pan.
- Healthy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes. Readers report making this recipe weekly.
- Buffalo Chicken Taquitos. You know these taste good.
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap. Hello easy weeknight lunch and dinner!
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. If I ever get into a fight with my husband, this is how I always (successfully) make amends.
Still not sold? Make this other game day pizza fave, BBQ Chicken Pizza instead!
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Key Ingredients
- Buffalo Sauce. I used Frank’s—is there another? This delicious, always-appealing sauce got its start on chicken wings at a bar in Buffalo, New York (hence, the name). Now, it’s a household favorite that instantly ups the crowd-pleasing factor of any dish.
- Shredded Chicken. Use one of my simple and foolproof methods for making the best shredded chicken. I have instructions for Instant Pot Chicken, Crock Pot Shredded Chicken, Baked Chicken Breast, and How to Cook Shredded Chicken (stovetop method).
- Spices. Garlic powder and chili powder add an extra punch of flavor to the Buffalo sauce.
- Cheeses x2. Mozzarella cheese adds that gooey, classic cheesy goodness. Blue cheese is a spectacular pairing with the Buffalo sauce and has a wonderful creamy texture that makes this pizza decadent.
- Red Onion. Just the bite this pizza needs for balance.
- Green Onions. Adding green onions to the baked pizza gives it a touch of freshness and color.
- Pizza Dough. I like my favorite quick and dirty homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough, though if you prefer to swap in store-bought dough, your secret is safe with me.
The Directions
- Whisk the Buffalo sauce and spices together.
- Stir in the chicken.
- Roll out the pizza dough, and place it on a baking sheet. Add the chicken and sauce mixture.
- Top with the cheeses and red onion. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 to 18 minutes. Finish with green onions and ENJOY!
Storage Tips
- To Store. Refrigerate pizza in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
- To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F.
- To Freeze. Freeze pizza in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen as directed.
Meal Plan Tip
Up to 3 days in advance, prepare the homemade whole wheat pizza dough as directed. After rolling the dough into two smooth balls, cover and refrigerate them until you’re ready to bake.
You can also cook the shredded chicken up to 1 day in advance, using one of my easy methods (linked in the recipe card below). Refrigerate the chicken in an airtight storage container until you’re ready to prepare the pizza.
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Ingredients
- 1 Whole Wheat Pizza Dough 1/2 recipe to make 1 crust, freeze the second crust, or use your favorite pizza dough recipe—enough to yield one 11×14-inch pizza**
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce I used Frank’s
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 8 ounces chicken breast cooked and shredded, between 2 1/2 and 3 cups; see this post for Crock Pot Shredded Chicken, How to Cook Shredded Chicken, Baked Chicken Breast, or Instant Pot Chicken
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese 2 ounces—I used gorgonzola; swap feta for a more mild taste
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place rack in upper 1/3 of oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or dust with cornmeal or flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Add shredded chicken and toss to coat.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface and roll into a 11×14-inch rectangle. Gently transfer the rolled dough to a prepared baking sheet. Top with the chicken-sauce mixture, leaving a 3/4 inch border around all sides.
- Sprinkle on the mozzarella, blue cheese, and red onion. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the crust is crisp and golden. Sprinkle with the green onion. Slice and serve.
Notes
- **Prep time does not include dough, as this will vary by the recipe used. If using the dough in the recipe, allow 45 minutes additional.
- TO MAKE AHEAD: If using the dough listed in the recipe, it can be left to rise in the refrigerator overnight, instead of resting at room temperature for 30 minutes as directed in the recipe. Simply remove the dough from the refrigerator 45 minutes before you are ready to bake and proceed with the recipe as directed. If you are freezing half of the dough, do so before allowing it to rest at room temperature.
Erin I have always loved your crockpot Buffalo chicken recipe, especially over baked sweet potatoes but a couple days ago I made a double batch so I could freeze a couple bags, have some over baked sweet potatoes AND try it over pizza. I can’t believe how utterly delicious this simple pizza is! Other than using your crockpot Buffalo chicken, the only change I made was in using shredded fontina instead of mozzarella. My husband and I both love it. We are eating it as the Seahawks lose to the Kansas City Chiefs. 😔
Erin, I made this Stromboli-style last night and LOVED it. Such a good twist adding the celery… I even threw in some shredded carrots. YUM!