Description
Spicy buffalo chicken pizza brings zesty excitement to classic Italian comfort food. Crispy flatbread loaded with tangy sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese creates an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fiery Buffalo Chicken Pizza on Crispy Flatbread Ingredients:
Primary Protein:
- 1 cup chicken, shredded
Buffalo Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cheese and Base:
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 flatbreads or naan
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F, positioning rack in center for even cooking.
- Arrange flatbreads on parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring flat surface for uniform heating.
- Thoroughly coat shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in mixing bowl, creating intense flavor coverage.
- Distribute seasoned chicken across flatbreads, spreading evenly to maximize taste in each bite.
- Layer mozzarella cheese generously over chicken, creating a melting foundation.
- Scatter blue cheese crumbles to introduce tangy contrast and depth of flavor.
- Sprinkle thinly sliced red onions and diced celery for crisp texture and aromatic undertones.
- Transfer pizza to preheated oven, baking 10-12 minutes until cheese transforms into golden, bubbling surface.
- Remove from oven and enhance with additional buffalo sauce drizzle for extra kick.
- Optional: Complement with light ranch dressing for cooling counterpoint.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for bright color and herbal note.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately while cheese remains molten and crust crisp.
Notes
- Swap flatbread with cauliflower crust or gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
- Use Greek yogurt-based ranch dressing to reduce calories and increase protein content.
- Adjust buffalo sauce intensity by mixing mild and hot sauces to customize spice level for different taste preferences.
- Prep chicken ahead of time and store in refrigerator to streamline pizza assembly and reduce cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg