Description
A smoky-spicy American fusion pizza with tender buffalo sauce-coated chicken, creamy mozzarella and monterey jack cheeses, and a herbal finish. Perfect for game days or weeknight meals with a bold flavor profile.
Ingredients
1 prepared pizza dough
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup buffalo sauce (mild/medium/hot)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup red onion slices
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat oven at 350°F (180°C)
Stretch pizza dough to 12-inch size and brush with olive oil
Spread buffalo sauce evenly over crust
Layer mozzarella and monterey jack cheeses on top
Distribute cooked chicken and red onion slices
Sprinkle garlic powder and smoked paprika
Place pizza on parchment-lined baking sheet
Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden
Drizzle with ranch dressing and scatter green onions/parsley post-baking
Notes
For gluten-free option, use cornmeal-base dough
Pepper jack can replace monterey jack for extra heat
Use bottled ranch for best texture and flavor
Store leftovers in airtight container for 2-3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pizza)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg