Skillet Crispy Cheese Buffalo Chicken Pizza

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A delicious pizza topped with buffalo chicken, cheeses, and fresh herbs, baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet.

For homemade Ranch: In a glass jar or measuring cup, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and a pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.

For buffalo sauce: use Jes'.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

1 2/3 hours

Servings

6

cast iron skillet
bowl
Main Dish
Pizza
Comfort Food

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pizza dough at room temperature
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, basil, or parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • chili flakes
  • 1/3 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese optional
  • 1 cup shredded whole milk provolone
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions

Preparation

  1. Position the oven rack in the upper 1/3 portion of your oven. Preheat the oven to 500° F. for at least 30 minutes before baking, preferably 1-2 hours ahead.
  2. Place the pizza dough in a lightly oiled 10-12 inch cast iron skillet. Gently press the dough until it covers most of the skillet. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  3. In a bowl, combine the fresh herbs, grated garlic, and a pinch of chili flakes.
  4. To assemble, grab the dough and top with provolone and blue cheese. Drizzle with the ranch and then some of the buffalo sauce. Layer on the chicken and more buffalo sauce. Sprinkle the garlicky herbs over the chicken, then add the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  5. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes; rotate the pan, and bake another 3-5 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted and is crispy.
  6. Top the pizza with scallions, additional buffalo sauce, and/or ranch. ENJOY!