Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza brings together your favorite flavor combo in one simple, crowd-pleasing meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and cool ranch drizzle make this homemade pizza a total winner for dinner tonight.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 5 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
Cheese and Base:
- 1 pound pizza dough or pre-made pizza crust
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 425°F and grab a large baking sheet or pizza stone to prepare the perfect surface for your pizza.
- Stretch and roll your pizza dough into a 12-inch round, ensuring an even thickness across the entire surface.
- Drizzle and spread ⅓ cup ranch dressing across the dough, covering it completely with a smooth, even layer.
- Generously sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ranch, creating a complete cheese coverage.
- Distribute 2½ cups of chopped cooked chicken across the cheese, making sure each slice will have a delicious protein bite.
- Crumble the 5 slices of cooked bacon and scatter them over the chicken for a smoky, crispy texture.
- Garnish the pizza with 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions, adding a fresh, mild onion flavor to the mix.
- Place the pizza in the 425°F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese becomes beautifully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice into 8 equal pieces and serve while warm and delicious.
Notes
- Crisp bacon adds amazing texture, so cook it until perfectly crunchy before adding to the pizza.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken works great for a super quick prep and adds extra flavor.
- Swap ranch for alfredo sauce if someone prefers a different creamy base for a quick variation.
- Using a pizza stone helps create a crispier crust that holds up beautifully to the toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg