Description

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

The ultimate comfort food pizza with crispy crust, creamy ranch, juicy chicken, smoky bacon, and melty cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12–15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup ranch dressing (plus extra for drizzling)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
1 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
Olive oil, for brushing crust

Optional Variations:

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Ranch: Toss chicken in ¼ cup buffalo sauce
Veggie Lover’s: Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach
BBQ Swap: Replace ranch with BBQ sauce
Low-Carb: Use a cauliflower crust
“Everything Bagel” Style: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on crust

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Heat a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

2. Shape Dough

On a lightly floured surface, stretch dough into a 12–14 inch circle. Transfer to parchment paper.

3. Sauce It

Spread ½ cup ranch evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.

4. Layer Cheese

Sprinkle most of the mozzarella over the sauce to create a protective layer for the toppings.

5. Add Toppings

Evenly scatter chicken, bacon, cheddar, and optional red onion.

6. Finish & Season

Sprinkle dried parsley or Italian seasoning. Brush exposed crust with olive oil.

7. Bake

Slide pizza (with parchment) onto preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispness.

8. Serve

Let pizza rest 1–2 minutes. Drizzle extra ranch in a zig-zag pattern, slice, and serve.

Notes

Use room-temperature dough for easy stretching.
Shred your own cheese for smooth melting.
Pat toppings dry to avoid soggy crust.
Preheat your baking surface for crisp bottoms.

Nutrition

Calories: 310 cal Per Serving
Fat: 17 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Protein: 18 g