Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Pizza with Spicy Butter Sauce
A bold twist on pizza night featuring tender chicken tossed in a spicy butter and hot sauce blend, topped with creamy mozzarella and sharp red onion. The blue cheese dressing drizzle adds tangy richness that perfectly balances the heat. This crowd-pleasing pizza works great for game day gatherings or casual dinners when you want something with serious flavor punch. The combination of buffalo chicken flavors on a crispy homemade crust makes this recipe stand out from typical pizza offerings.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 pound pizza dough, plus extra flour for work surface
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressingranch dressing1:1milddairy-free
less tangy option
Instructions
- 1
Place large sheet pan or pizza stone in oven and preheat to 475 F
- 2
Combine melted butter, hot sauce, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in large bowl
- 3
Add shredded chicken to bowl and toss to coat with buffalo mixture
- 4
Lightly flour clean work surface and roll out dough to 14-inch circle
- 5
Transfer dough to large sheet of parchment paper
- 6
Spread buffalo chicken evenly over pizza dough leaving 3/4-inch border
- 7
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and red onion slices
- 8
Carefully transfer pizza with parchment paper onto preheated sheet pan
- 9
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until crust is golden
- 10
Garnish with green onion and drizzle with blue cheese dressing
- 11
Slice and serve
Tips
Preheat your sheet pan or pizza stone for crispier crust bottom that holds up better to the saucy toppings.
Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep or leftover grilled chicken for extra smoky flavor in the buffalo mixture.
Add blue cheese dressing after baking to prevent it from burning and maintain its creamy texture and tangy flavor.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days wrapped tightly. Reheat in 350F oven for best texture.
Buffalo chicken mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Assemble pizza just before baking.
Serve immediately while crust is crispy and cheese is melted. Cut into 8 slices for sharing.
Common Mistakes
Preheat sheet pan or stone to avoid soggy bottom crust.
Leave border around edges to prevent toppings from burning or falling off.
Add blue cheese dressing after baking to avoid curdling from high heat.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use store-bought rotisserie chicken for this recipe?
Yes, rotisserie chicken works perfectly. Just shred it and toss with the buffalo sauce mixture. You'll need about 2 cups of shredded meat.
What if I don't have a pizza stone or sheet pan?
You can use a regular baking sheet, but preheat it in the oven for crispier results. A cast iron skillet also works well for individual pizzas.
How long will leftover pizza keep in the refrigerator?
Leftover buffalo chicken pizza will keep for up to 3 days when wrapped tightly. Reheat in a 350F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness.