Description
Ranch-infused chicken bacon pizza delivers a mouthwatering combination of crispy crust, savory toppings, and creamy sauce. Flavor-packed slices promise a delightful meal that satisfies pizza cravings with classic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded or diced
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Base and Toppings:
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing the dough
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 475F (245C), ensuring proper temperature for crisp pizza crust.
- Dust work surface with flour and stretch pizza dough into desired shape and thickness.
- Transfer dough onto pizza stone or baking sheet, ensuring smooth placement.
- Drizzle olive oil across dough surface, creating a light protective layer.
- Generously spread ranch dressing evenly, covering entire pizza base.
- Layer shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses across pizza.
- Scatter red onion and diced tomatoes for additional flavor and texture complexity.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to enhance overall seasoning profile.
- Slide pizza into preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until crust turns golden and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Use a preheated pizza stone for a crispier, restaurant-style crust that browns evenly and prevents soggy bottoms.
- Shred chicken from rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken to save time and enhance flavor complexity.
- Pat bacon dry before crumbling to ensure it stays crispy and prevents excess grease on the pizza.
- Swap ranch for lighter alternatives like Greek yogurt ranch or homemade low-fat ranch for healthier dietary options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg