Description
Indulge in the fiery flavors of this Buffalo Chicken Pizza with a spicy Cajun crust. Loaded with shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, gooey mozzarella, tangy blue cheese, and zesty red onions, this pizza is a perfect blend of heat and richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
Cajun Crust:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Toppings:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing drizzle
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone in the oven if using.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface, shape it into a 12-inch circle, and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Season the Crust: Brush the dough edges with olive oil and sprinkle generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Prepare the Toppings: Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and spread over the pizza dough. Layer with mozzarella cheese, red onion, and remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing, garnish with green onions and cilantro, then slice and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños before baking.
- Substitute ranch dressing for a milder flavor instead of blue cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
