Description
A crispy, cheesy buffalo chicken pizza baked in a cast iron skillet, perfect for game nights or a satisfying comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 base Pizza Dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Cilantro, Basil, or Parsley)
- 2 cloves Garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
- 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup Crumbled Blue Cheese (optional)
- 1 cup Shredded Whole Milk Provolone Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions
- Olive oil for skillet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and allow it to heat for at least 30 minutes.
- Lightly oil a cast iron skillet with olive oil.
- Press the pizza dough evenly into the skillet, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides.
- In a small bowl, combine the fresh herbs, grated garlic, and chili flakes. Mix well.
- Layer the provolone cheese evenly over the pizza dough.
- Drizzle ranch dressing and buffalo sauce over the provolone cheese.
- Scatter the shredded chicken evenly over the sauced cheese layer.
- Bake the skillet buffalo cheese pizza for approximately 15 minutes, rotating the skillet halfway through for even cooking.
- The pizza is done when the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Top with chopped scallions and an additional drizzle of buffalo sauce before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure your oven is fully preheated to 500°F (260°C).
- Avoid overloading the pizza with toppings to prevent a soggy crust.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg