Buffalo Chicken Dip Pizza Recipe

This cheesy spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip Pizza is made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and buffalo sauce and ready in 30 minutes. Lifting that first slice reveals a thick web of stretching mozzarella over a tangy, rich base. I usually make this on Friday nights when everyone is craving comfort food.

Better Than Takeaway

I used to order specialty pizzas from a local spot that charged a premium. Trying to replicate it at home taught me a valuable lesson.

The trick is treating the sauce exactly like a rich dip. Spreading cold cream cheese tears the dough, so always mix the warm dip first.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip Pizza Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1.5 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp green onions, sliced

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip Pizza

1. Preheat The Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and lightly oil a pizza pan or baking sheet.
2. Stretch The Dough: Press and stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on the prepared pan.
3. Mix The Dip Base: In a bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until smooth.
4. Add The Chicken: Fold the shredded chicken into the creamy buffalo mixture until fully coated.
5. Assemble The Pizza: Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the stretched dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
6. Bake And Serve: Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar on top, then bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden. Garnish with green onions.

Recipe Tips

• Soften the cream cheese: Cold cream cheese will leave lumps in your sauce and refuse to mix evenly with the buffalo sauce.
• Use a hot oven: Baking at a high temperature ensures the crust gets crispy before the heavy topping makes it soggy.
• Pre-cook the chicken: Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra roasted flavor to the pizza.

What To Serve With Buffalo Chicken Pizza

A crisp romaine salad with a simple vinaigrette cuts right through the rich, heavy cheese. You can also serve it with classic celery and carrot sticks.

How To Store

Keep leftover slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat them in a hot skillet or air fryer to keep the crust crispy. Do not freeze this pizza, as the cream cheese base will split when thawed.

FAQs

Can I use blue cheese instead of ranch?

Yes, you can easily swap the ranch dressing for an equal amount of blue cheese dressing. You can also sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top before baking.

How do I prevent a soggy crust?

Avoid putting too much sauce on the dough and make sure your oven is fully preheated to a high temperature. Baking on a preheated pizza stone also helps.

Can I use canned chicken?

You can use canned chicken if you drain it very well and break it up. However, fresh rotisserie chicken provides a much better texture.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380 kcal
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Cholesterol: 65 mg
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
• Protein: 18 g

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