Take everything you love about Buffalo chicken wings and cheesy pizza, and put it on crispy, golden, garlic-buttered French bread—now you’ve got Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza, the ultimate game-day, party, or comfort food snack.
The crusty-yet-soft French bread is toasted with garlic butter, then loaded with shredded buffalo chicken, melted mozzarella and cheddar, and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing. It’s crispy, cheesy, spicy, and totally addictive.
Think of it as a cross between Buffalo chicken dip, garlic bread, and pizza—AKA, the best thing ever.
2cupscooked shredded chickenrotisserie works great!
⅓cupBuffalo sauceFrank’s Red Hot recommended!
2tbspmelted butter
1tbspranch or blue cheese dressingadds creaminess
½tspgarlic powder
½tspsmoked paprikaadds depth
For the French Bread Base:
1large French bread loafcut in half lengthwise
3tbspbuttermelted
1tspgarlic powder
½tspItalian seasoning
For the Cheese Topping:
1 ½cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
½cupshredded sharp cheddar
¼cupblue cheese crumblesoptional, for extra tang!
For Garnish:
¼cupranch or blue cheese dressingfor drizzling
¼cupchopped green onions or fresh parsley
½cupthinly sliced celeryoptional, for crunch!
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Buffalo Chicken
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, melted butter, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Stir until fully coated and juicy.
💡 Pro Tip: If you want the chicken extra saucy, add another tablespoon of Buffalo sauce!
Step 2: Toast the French Bread Base
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Brush the cut sides of the French bread with the garlic butter mixture.
Place the bread on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly crispy.
💡 Why This Step? Pre-toasting prevents soggy bread and makes the pizza perfectly crispy!
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
Spoon the Buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the toasted bread.
Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and blue cheese crumbles on top.
💡 Want extra melty cheese? Add another layer after baking!
Step 4: Bake Until Golden & Melty
Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
For an extra crispy top, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely!
Step 5: Finish with Toppings & Serve!
Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Sprinkle with green onions and sliced celery.
Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately!
Now grab a slice and enjoy that crispy, cheesy, spicy, buttery goodness!
Notes
Pro Tips & Variations✔ Extra Crispy Cheese: Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar on the crust edges before baking.✔ Want More Heat? Add extra hot sauce or thinly sliced jalapeños on top.✔ Make It a BBQ Chicken Pizza! Swap Buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce + caramelized onions.✔ Prefer a Low-Carb Version? Use keto-friendly bread or low-carb tortillas instead.