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Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza

Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza: Easy, Spicy Comfort Food

Enjoy this Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza, a recipe that combines spicy buffalo chicken with gooey cheese on crispy bread, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 loaf French Bread or ciabatta or baguette
For the Chicken Topping
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken shredded, can use turkey or plant-based options
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce mix hot sauce with melted butter for homemade
For the Cheese Layer
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or Monterey Jack or cheddar
For the Crunch
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced, can substitute with green onions or shallots
For the Creamy Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup Ranch/Blue Cheese Dressing can use Greek yogurt for a lighter option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • serrated knife
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss your cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  3. Slice your French bread in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
  4. Spread a layer of ranch or blue cheese dressing over the cut sides of the French bread.
  5. Distribute the buffalo chicken mixture evenly across both halves, and top with mozzarella cheese and red onion.
  6. Bake for about 12 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
  7. Let the pizza cool for about a minute, then slice into manageable pieces.
  8. Serve immediately, drizzled with extra dressing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For perfect crispiness, toast the French bread lightly before adding toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze unbaked halves for up to 2 months.

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