Name: Easy Buffalo Chicken Pizza with Ranch & Blue Cheese Drizzle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 prepared pizza crust or 1 lb pizza dough; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (plus more to drizzle); 1/3 cup ranch dressing (for sauce base); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional); 2 tbsp green onions, sliced (optional); 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles (optional); 2 tbsp blue cheese dressing (for drizzle); Extra ranch dressing (for drizzle)

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When I want a fun dinner that feels like takeout but costs way less, I make buffalo chicken pizza. It hits every craving at once: chewy crust, melty cheese, spicy chicken, and that cool ranch drizzle that makes the heat taste even better. I love serving it on busy nights because I can use leftover chicken and a store-bought crust and still get a pizza that tastes like it came from a sports bar.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza with Ranch & Blue Cheese Drizzle

This pizza also solves the classic buffalo chicken problem. Buffalo sauce alone can taste sharp, but ranch and blue cheese smooth it out and make every bite creamy and balanced. If you already love the flavors in a classic Franks Buffalo Chicken Dip, you will obsess over this pizza.

Why You Will Make This on Repeat

This pizza brings big flavor with almost zero effort.

Fast and forgiving: You can use a premade crust, naan, or flatbread and still get great results.
Perfect flavor balance: Ranch and blue cheese calm the heat and add tang that makes the buffalo chicken pop.
Great use of leftovers: Rotisserie chicken works perfectly, and you can even use a scoop of Buffalo Chicken Dip Crockpot as a shortcut sauce.
Family-friendly: You control the spice level, so you can keep it mild and still satisfy everyone.

Ingredients

Pizza crust: Store-bought dough, par-baked crust, or naan for a quick weeknight base.
Cooked chicken: Shredded rotisserie chicken works best.
Buffalo sauce: Use your favorite, or make my homemade buffalo sauce for a buttery, glossy finish.
Ranch dressing: This becomes the creamy base sauce instead of tomato.
Mozzarella cheese: It melts smoothly and gives you that perfect cheese pull.
Blue cheese: Crumbles or dressing for the drizzle.
Optional toppings: Red onion, green onion, banana peppers, or chopped celery for crunch.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Pizza with Ranch & Blue Cheese Drizzle

Author: danyrecipes
Total Time: 25
Yield: 1 pizza

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Description

An easy buffalo chicken pizza made with a ranch base, melty mozzarella, saucy shredded chicken, and a final drizzle of ranch and blue cheese. It tastes like game day takeout, but you can make it at home in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 prepared pizza crust or 1 lb pizza dough

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

1/2 cup buffalo sauce (plus more to drizzle)

1/3 cup ranch dressing (for sauce base)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

2 tbsp green onions, sliced (optional)

2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles (optional)

2 tbsp blue cheese dressing (for drizzle)

Extra ranch dressing (for drizzle)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, preheat it as well.

2. Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.

3. Place crust on a pizza pan or baking sheet.

4. Spread ranch dressing in a thin layer over the crust.

5. Top with mozzarella cheese, then add buffalo chicken and optional onions.

6. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the crust turns golden.

7. Remove from oven. Drizzle with blue cheese dressing and extra ranch.

8. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

**Crust Tip:** A pre-baked crust or naan makes this recipe even faster.

**Heat Level:** Use mild buffalo sauce for a family-friendly pizza.

**Saucy Chicken:** Keep the chicken moist but not soaking to prevent a soggy crust.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg

How to Make It (Fast Pizza Night)

Heat the oven. Preheat to 425°F (220°C). If you use a pizza stone, preheat it too for a crispier bottom.
Mix the chicken. Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until coated. Keep it saucy but not soaking.
Sauce the crust. Spread ranch dressing in a thin layer over the crust. Add a light drizzle of buffalo sauce if you want extra punch.
Top and bake. Add mozzarella, then scatter on buffalo chicken and any toppings. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the crust looks golden.
Finish with drizzle. Drizzle ranch and blue cheese dressing over the hot pizza right before slicing.

Variations & Serving Ideas

Dip inspired version: Spread a thin layer of Buffalo Chicken Dip Canned Chicken over the crust, then top with mozzarella and bake for a creamy, ultra-rich pizza vibe.
Quesadilla style night: Serve pizza slices with a side of Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla wedges for a full game day spread.
Low carb option: Use roasted cauliflower as a side and keep the buffalo theme going with Buffalo Cauliflower Air Fryer.
Comfort food combo: Pair a slice with a bowl of Buffalo Chicken Chili or Buffalo Chicken Soup when you want a cozy dinner.
Leftover remix: Chop leftover slices and bake them into a cheesy casserole-style dish inspired by Buffalo Chicken Casserole.
Party tray idea: Serve mini pizza squares with Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels and a bowl of Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip for dipping.

Final Thoughts

This buffalo chicken pizza is the kind of recipe that makes weeknights fun again. It tastes bold, cheesy, and a little wild in the best way. Once you try the ranch base with the blue cheese drizzle, you will want to put buffalo chicken on everything.