Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza (Printable Format)
Savory buffalo chicken and cheese melt atop golden French bread with a creamy, zesty kick.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Bread Base
01 -
1 loaf ciabatta or French bread, sliced lengthwise
→ Chicken Mixture
02 -
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
03 -
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
→ Spread
04 -
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 -
1/3 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
06 -
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
07 -
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
08 -
1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
→ Cheese Blend
11 -
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 -
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Garnish
13 -
Buffalo sauce, for drizzling
14 -
Ranch dressing, for drizzling
15 -
Green onions, sliced, optional for topping
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 -
Slice the ciabatta or French bread lengthwise and arrange cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
03 -
In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese, ranch or blue cheese dressing, diced yellow onion, sliced green onion, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed.
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Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture over both bread halves.
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In a separate bowl, toss shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until coated.
06 -
Arrange the buffalo chicken evenly over each bread half.
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In a bowl, combine shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the chicken, dividing equally between both pieces.
08 -
Transfer baking sheet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and pizza is heated through.
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Remove from oven. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, and garnish with more green onion as desired. Slice and serve immediately.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
For extra crispiness, lightly toast the bread before adding any toppings.