- February 5, 2025
- Main Dishes
Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza
This Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza combines crispy, golden French bread with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheese, and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese for the ultimate game-day bite. It’s quick to make, bursting with bold flavors, and perfect for sharing!
Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza is the ultimate easy meal that delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for a quick pizza night alternative or a game day snack, this spicy and cheesy dish will be one of your new favorites. With a crispy golden brown crust, a gooey cheese topping, and a mix of buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and blue cheese, this easy dish is a must-try!
Why This Recipe Works
- Quick & Easy – This is the perfect easy dinner with minimal prep work and a total time of about 20 minutes.
- Versatile & Customizable – Use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or chicken tenders, and swap out cheeses to fit your taste.
- Incredible Flavor – A mix of Buffalo sauce, ranch, and blue cheese gives this Buffalo chicken version of pizza a nice creamy sauce with the perfect heat level.
Supplies Needed
- Large skillet (optional, if cooking fresh chicken breasts)
- Mixing bowls
- Cookie sheet or baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Knife & cutting board
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- Bread – Use a whole loaf of French bread or ciabatta for the base. For a crunchier option, try pizza dough or a flatbread if desired.
- Chicken – Rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, or shredded chicken breasts all work great.
- Sauce – A mix of Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing creates the perfect balance of heat and creaminess. You can sub with blue cheese dressing instead if desired.
- Cheese – A blend of cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and blue cheese crumbles makes this extra indulgent. Swap in gorgonzola cheese for a stronger bite.
- Onions – White and green onions add a punch of flavor. Sub with red onion if desired.
- Seasoning – A dash of garlic powder and onion powder enhances the buffalo-flavored chicken.
- Toppings – Try extra ranch, hot sauce, or even a salad over the top for a fresh contrast.
How To Make Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the chicken mixture – In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with Buffalo wing sauce until fully coated.
- Make the creamy base – Combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, spices, white onion, and green onions, then spread it evenly over both sides of the cut loaf of bread.
- Assemble the pizza – Top with Buffalo chicken, then layer on cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the edges turn golden brown.
- Finish & serve – Remove from the oven and drizzle with blue cheese crumbles or extra buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Garnish with green onions.
Expert Tips
- Short on time? Use an air fryer! Cook at medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes for a crispy crust.
- Want a little extra flavor? Brush the bread with olive oil before adding toppings.
- Need to store leftovers? Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the oven or toaster for the best texture.
What To Pair With It
This French bread Buffalo chicken pizza is already packed with spicy Buffalo wing flavor, but it pairs perfectly with:
- The crispy duck fat potatoes or the smoked potatoes are wonderful.
- Fresh side salad with my BBQ Ranch Dressing
- Celery and carrot sticks with extra ranch
- Enjoy it with something crunchy like potato chips, pretzels, or this fun smoked chex party mix.
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Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza
This Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza combines crispy, golden French bread with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheese, and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese for the ultimate game-day bite. It's quick to make, bursting with bold flavors, and perfect for sharing!
Print Pin Rate Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Ciabatta or French Bread halved
- 3 cups Cooked Chicken shredded
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1/3 cup Ranch Dressing or blue cheese
- 1/4 cup Yellow Onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup Green Onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar
- 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place each one, cut side up onto the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, yellow and green onions, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until fully combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly and spread onto each slice of bread.
- In a second bowl, add the cooked chicken and buffalo sauce together and toss until combined. Place the chicken evenly across the tops of both slices of bread.
- Next, combine the shredded cheddar and mozzarella and add about 1.5 cups across the top of each slice of bread.
- Bake the buffalo chicken french bread pizzas for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with a drizzle of buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, and green onions if desired. Slice into pieces, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
Love blue cheese? Swap blue cheese dressing and add in some blue cheese crumbles to the top if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg