Description
BBQ Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is a smoky, cheesy, and savory pizza topped with juicy barbecue chicken, crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing, and melted mozzarella. A crowd-pleasing comfort food that blends tangy BBQ flavor with creamy ranch goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Flour, for dusting
- Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Spread ranch dressing over the pizza dough as the base sauce.
- Top with the BBQ chicken, crumbled bacon, red onion, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese.
- Brush the crust edges lightly with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Drizzle with extra ranch or BBQ sauce if desired, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone.
- Try adding sliced jalapeños or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Use gluten-free dough if desired for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American