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This quick and easy chicken bacon ranch pizza recipe lets you make a restaurant favorite at home! Juicy bites of chicken plus crisp bacon are piled onto a chewy crust topped with Ranch dressing and mozzarella cheese.
I love chicken and I love Ranch, so making this chicken bacon ranch pizza recipe was a no-brainer. Like chicken bacon ranch pasta, this easy pizza is loaded with the good stuff: tangy Ranch dressing, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and lots of melty cheese.
Why I Love This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
- Layers of flavor. If you’ve ever made my chicken alfredo pizza, you will seriously love this similar vibe. The combo of chicken, bacon, ranch, and melty cheese layered together brings serious flavor in every bite!
- Beginner-friendly. Even if you’ve never made pizza before, I promise you will find this recipe beyond easy, especially if you use store-bought dough. Just stretch out the dough, layer it up, and bake.
- Quick. I’m all about a quick weeknight meal, and this pizza more than fits the bill. From start to finish, you need less than 30 minutes until pizza night begins.
Ingredients For Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
A couple of store-bought ingredients keep prep easy. Here’s a look at what you need. and I’ve included the full ingredient amounts in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Pizza dough – You can use store-bought or homemade pizza dough.
- Ranch dressing – Your favorite brand of Ranch dressing works great.
- Chicken – Use leftover chicken or pick up a rotisserie chicken.
- Mozzarella – Low-moisture shredded mozzarella is best.
- Bacon – I like to cook my bacon until it’s nice and crisp before adding it to the pizza.
- Parsley – Fresh parsley is used as a garnish.
Tips & Variation Ideas
- Bake on the bottom rack. For an ultra-crisp crust, bake the pizza on the lowest oven rack.
- Add veggies. Feel free to add sliced red onions, diced tomatoes, and sliced mushrooms to the pizza.
- A little heat. Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a little hot sauce to the finished pizza for a kick.
- Make it BBQ. I love using slow cooker shredded BBQ chicken instead of rotisserie chicken on this pizza! You can also add BBQ sauce instead of the Ranch, or substitute half of the Ranch for BBQ sauce.
- Other cheese. Do a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, or use another shredded cheese like cheddar or Jack.
Serving Suggestions
A cheesy pizza always needs a side of salad, and my favorites include a juicy avocado tomato salad or a crunchy Asian cabbage slaw for a flavor contrast. Serve a little bowl of Ranch alongside for dipping. You should also make homemade garlic knots and cut the pizza into small slices, and serve both as appetizers along with frosty frozen pineapple margaritas.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 homemade pizza dough, or one ball of store-bought pizza dough
- ¾ cup Ranch dressing, plus more for garnish
- 2 cups cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep. Place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet on the middle rack of your oven. Preheat the oven to 475°F. Allow it to heat for at least 15 minutes to ensure a crispy crust.
- Roll out the pizza dough. Lightly flour a clean work surface and your hands. Place the pizza dough on the floured surface. Using your hands or a rolling pin, gently stretch and shape the dough into a 12-inch circle, approximately ¼ inch thick. If the dough resists stretching, let it rest for 5 minutes before continuing.
- Transfer to the baking sheet. If using a pizza stone, sprinkle it with a thin layer of cornmeal or dust the baking sheet with flour to prevent the dough from sticking. Then, transfer the shaped dough onto the baking sheet.
- Add the Ranch. Spoon ranch dressing onto the center of the pizza dough. Using the back of the spoon, spread the dressing evenly over the surface, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges for the crust.
- Layer the toppings. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ranch dressing. Distribute the cooked chicken pieces over the cheese layer. Scatter the crumbled bacon over the chicken.
- Bake. Place the pizza in the oven and bake it for 10 to 13 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Finish and serve. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle additional ranch dressing over the top, if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
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Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
- Heat a pizza stone. Place a pizza stone in your oven and heat at 475°F while you prepare the pizza.
- Roll the dough. Gently stretch and shape the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Add Ranch. Spoon ranch dressing onto the center of the pizza dough and spread it out evenly.
- Add cheese and chicken. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ranch dressing, then add the chicken.
- Add bacon. Scatter the crumbled bacon over the chicken.
- Bake. Place in the oven and bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
How to Store and Reheat Extras
- Fridge – Transfer the cooled leftover pizza to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To Reheat – Place the pizza on a baking sheet and heat it in the oven at 350F until the cheese is melted and the crust is slightly crisp. Or place slices in a toaster oven and toast until warm.
