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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Recipe: Crispy, Creamy & Loaded with Flavor

You can make chicken bacon ranch pizza at home using a creamyranch base together with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey mozzarella; easy stepsand some pro tips are provided.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

What You'll Need
For the pizza:
  • 1 pound 450 g pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup ranch dressing thick, store-bought or homemade
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie works well
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Cornmeal or flour for dusting
For finishing:
  • Extra drizzle of ranch dressing
  • Fresh chopped parsley or oregano
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Choosing Your Crust
  • The crust sets the tone for the whole pizza so pick one that fits your schedule:
  • Dough made at home provides the best taste and chewiness and must rise for at least
  • one hour.
  • The dough purchased in a store: The best way to save time is to take the dough from the
  • bakery section.
  • A pre-made crust or naan is perfect for those who want to have a quick dinner; the
  • baking time should be reduced to 8 to 10 minutes.
  • For a lighter option you should pre-bake the cauliflower crust so that it can hold the
  • toppings.

Method
 

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
    Step 1: Preheat the oven and pan
    1. Put a pizza stone or a heavy baking tray into the oven and preheat it to 475°F (245°C)
    2. for at least 20 minutes since a very hot surface will result in a crisp bottom crust.
    Step 2: Cook the bacon
    1. Bake the bacon in a tray that has been lined with parchment paper at 400°F (200°C) for
    2. 15 to 20 minutes, or else cook it in a skillet until it is crisp. After cooking, remove it and
    3. drain it on some paper towels before crumbing it into small pieces. It is important to keep
    4. the pieces fairly large since they will shrink a bit when the pizza bakes.
    Step 3: Prepare the chicken
    1. Mix the shredded chicken with a teaspoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt and a little pepper. If
    2. the chicken is cold, heat it for 20 seconds in the microwave otherwise it will cool the
    3. pizza.
    Step 4: Shape the dough
    1. Place the dough on a surface that has been lightly floured and roll or stretch it into a
    2. circle about 12 inches in size. If the dough tends to shrink back, allow it to rest for five
    3. minutes. Then move it to a sheet of parchment that has been dusted with cornmeal so
    4. that it can slide easily onto the hot pan.
    Step 5: Add the base
    1. Combine the olive oil with the chopped garlic and use this mixture to brush the dough,
    2. making sure to leave a border of half an inch. Evenly spread the ranch dressing on top
    3. and use a thick ranch dressing since a thin one would make the centre become soggy.
    Step 6: Layer the toppings
    1. First spread on half of the mozzarella, then add the chicken, followed by the bacon, then
    2. the remaining mozzarella and the parmesan. Following this sequence prevents the
    3. chicken from drying out and helps the bacon to remain crisp. Finally, sprinkle on the
    4. oregano and the red pepper flakes.
    Step 7: Bake
    1. Place the pizza, together with the parchment paper, on the hot stone or baking sheet and
    2. bake it for 10 to 14 minutes until the crust has turned a deep golden colour and the
    3. cheese is bubbling with a few brown spots.
    Step 8: Finish and serve
    1. Put the pizza aside for two minutes, then drizzle it with some extra ranch, scatter on the
    2. fresh herbs and black pepper, and cut it using a pizza cutter.
    Pro Tips for the Best Pizza
    1. Preheat the oven to a high temperature since high heat is the key to achieving a crisp
    2. crust and a bubbly top.
    3. Do not put too many toppings on the pizza since this will result in a soggy centre.
    4. Shred the cheese yourself; mozzarella in block form melts better than pre-shredded
    5. cheese, since the latter has an anti-caking coating.
    6. Fry the bacon until it is crisp, as it will become a bit softer in the oven.
    7. Dry the chicken thoroughly. Excess moisture can thin the ranch.
    8. Put a little olive oil on the edge of the crust; it will give it a shiny, golden appearance.
    Delicious Variations
    1. For the buffalo chicken bacon ranch, put the chicken in the buffalo sauce first and then
    2. add the topping.
    3. Filled with veggies: include sliced mushrooms, red onion, spinach, or tomatoes.
    4. Spicy jalapeño: Add pickled or fresh jalapeño slices.
    5. Try a Cheddar twist by mixing in some cheddar with the mozzarella to get a more sharp
    6. flavour.
    7. For the garlic ranch white pizza, use a garlic and parmesan sauce rather than ranch
    8. sauce.
    9. For the stuffed crust, wrap the string cheese around the edge of the dough before
    10. baking.
    11. To make mini pizzas in an air fryer, use naan or pita and cook them at 375°F for 5 to 7
    12. minutes.
    What to Serve With Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
    1. This pizza is rich, so something fresh on the side balances it well:
    2. A crisp green salad with lemon dressing
    3. Coleslaw
    4. Roasted vegetables
    5. Garlic knots or breadsticks
    6. Fresh fruit or a chilled soda for a casual party
    Storage and Reheating
    1. For the leftover slices, you should wrap them or place them in a sealed container, with
    2. the possibility of doing so for up to four days.
    3. Put the slices in a tray and freeze them, after which transfer them to a freezer bag where
    4. they will last for up to two months. To reheat them, do so from frozen at 375°F for 12 to
    5. 15 minutes.
    6. The best method for reheating is to warm the slices in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to
    7. 4 minutes and then cover them for 1 minute so that the cheese melts. This helps to keep
    8. the bottom crisp. You can also use the oven, but do not use the microwave since it
    9. causes the crust to become chewy and soft.
    Common Questions
      May I use raw chicken?
      1. It would be best to cook the chicken first since it would not become fully cooked during
      2. the short baking time and would cause moisture to be released onto the pizza.
      Which kind of ranch is the best?
      1. A thick ranch, whether it is store-bought or homemade, is ideal. If your ranch is thin then
      2. add a spoonful of sour cream or cream cheese.
      What can I do to prevent the crust from becoming soggy?
      1. Oven the pan first, use a thick sauce, don't put too much pizza in it, and ensure that the
      2. chicken is not wet.
      Shall I manage to do it in advance?
      1. Bacon and chicken may be cooked and the dough prepared a day in advance, after
      2. which the dish can be put together and baked when it is time to eat.
      May I use turkey bacon?
      1. Certainly, it is lighter in texture and has a somewhat different taste, but it still works quite
      2. well.

      Notes

      Each bite of chicken bacon ranch pizza has a creamy, salty, cheese-filled, and crispy quality. It's simple to put together, easy to customize, and always a hit with people. Once you've made it, it might well become your family's preferred pizza night recipe. When you have given a go to this recipe, please leave a comment and a rating below and let us know what your favourite topping combination is!