Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Recipe
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is a delicious homemade pizza featuring a crispy crust topped with creamy ranch dressing, melted mozzarella cheese, tender cooked chicken, and crispy bacon pieces. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual get-together, this recipe combines classic flavors in every bite.
- Author: Victoria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Pizza Base
- 1 pound (550g) homemade pizza dough (or store bought)
Toppings
- ⅔ cup (155ml) ranch dressing
- 3 cups (340g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1½ cups (200g) chopped cooked chicken
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your pizza evenly and achieving a golden crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 13 to 15-inch circle. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza pan or baking sheet, shaping the edges if you prefer a raised crust.
- Add Ranch Dressing: Spread ⅔ cup of ranch dressing evenly over the surface of the dough, covering it completely but leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Layer Cheese: Sprinkle 3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the ranch dressing, ensuring good coverage for a gooey and cheesy base.
- Add Chicken and Bacon: Top the cheese with 1½ cups of chopped cooked chicken and 4 strips of cooked, crumbled bacon, distributing them evenly to get delicious bites of both in every slice.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing. This helps the toppings set slightly and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- You can use store-bought cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of ranch dressing according to your taste preference.
- For extra crispiness, bake the bacon separately until fully crisp before crumbling.
- Feel free to add additional toppings such as sliced green onions or diced tomatoes.
- If using frozen pizza dough, thaw it fully before rolling out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, homemade pizza, ranch pizza, bacon pizza, easy dinner, comfort food