Description
A quick and easy buffalo chicken pizza recipe combining spicy shredded chicken with a creamy roasted garlic and chive drizzle over a crispy crust. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers restaurant-quality results at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pizza dough ball (12 oz / 350 g)
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (10.5 oz / 300 g)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 8 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz thinly sliced red onion
- 3 fresh garlic cloves
- 2 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 oz fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 pinch white pepper
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Roast Garlic and Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the three garlic cloves in foil with a small amount of olive oil and roast for 20-25 minutes until soft. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) after removing the garlic.
- Cook Chicken and Make Buffalo Sauce: Season the chicken breast with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked. Shred the cooked chicken. In a small saucepan, melt the butter, then remove from heat and whisk in the hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Toss the shredded chicken with the prepared buffalo sauce.
- Assemble Pizza: Stretch the pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Spread the buffalo chicken mixture over the dough, followed by the shredded mozzarella and sliced red onion. Leave a small border for the crust.
- Bake and Prepare Drizzle: Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes at 425°F (220°C) until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. While the pizza bakes, prepare the drizzle by squeezing the soft roasted garlic pulp into a bowl with the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth. Add a tiny splash of milk or water if a thinner consistency is needed.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the creamy roasted garlic and chive sauce generously over the hot pizza. Garnish with additional fresh chives and smoked paprika before slicing and serving immediately.
Notes
To achieve a crispy crust, use a pizza stone preheated in the oven. For faster preparation, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of fresh chicken breast. If you prefer a traditional flavor profile, substitute blue cheese crumbles or blue cheese dressing for the creamy roasted garlic drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken pizza, spicy, creamy, roasted garlic, weeknight dinner, homemade pizza, comfort food, easy recipe