Easy Homemade Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

If you’re into pizza with a little kick, this Buffalo Chicken Pizza recipe is about to be your new obsession. It’s cheesy, spicy, and packed with juicy buffalo-flavored chicken — basically everything you want on a Friday night, game day, or whenever the craving hits. Plus, we’re keeping things easy with simple ingredients you can pull together fast.

Let’s make your pizza night a little more exciting.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Pizza

• 1 ball homemade or store-bought pizza dough
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded
• ¼ cup buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
• ½ cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (optional but highly recommended)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Chopped green onions or fresh parsley for garnish

For Homemade Pizza Dough (optional)

• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

How to Make It

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

If you’re making homemade dough, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil until a dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.

If using store-bought dough, just let it sit at room temp for 30 minutes so it’s easier to stretch.

Step 2: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up — this helps get a crispier crust.

Mix your shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a bowl until evenly coated.

Step 3: Shape the Dough

Roll or stretch your dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer it to parchment paper for easy transfer.

Brush the dough lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder for extra flavor.

Step 4: Build the Pizza

Spread ranch or blue cheese dressing across the dough as your sauce base. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Add the buffalo chicken evenly across the pizza. Follow with the remaining cheeses and crumbled blue cheese if using.

Step 5: Bake

Carefully slide the parchment with the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 6: Finish & Serve

Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley. Drizzle with more buffalo sauce or ranch if you want extra sauce action.

Slice it up and serve hot!

Optional Toppings & Ideas

• Thinly sliced red onions
• Jalapeños for extra heat
• A drizzle of honey for a sweet-spicy contrast
• Swap ranch for a garlic parmesan sauce base

Final Thoughts

This Buffalo Chicken Pizza is the perfect balance of spicy, cheesy, and savory — and it’s way better than takeout. Whether you’re using homemade dough or a shortcut from the store, you’ll get that crispy crust and bold flavor every time.

Stick around—every visit tastes better than the last at The Buttered Bliss.