Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Recipe

Preheat and prep

Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the middle rack. Lightly dust a pizza peel or work surface with flour.

Stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round on the floured surface. Brush the outer 1/2-inch rim lightly with 1 tbs olive oil to promote browning.

Make ranch base

In a small bowl, combine 3 tbs prepared ranch dressing, 2 tbs sour cream, 1 tbs mayonnaise, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp black pepper. Whisk until smooth and set aside. This will be the sauce layer under the cheese.

Cook and season chicken

Pat the chicken breast dry, season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp dried oregano. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tbs olive oil and 1 tsp butter. When hot, add the chicken and sear 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Remove to a cutting board, let rest 3 minutes, then slice into thin strips or bite-size pieces.

Prepare bacon and onion

If bacon is not already cooked, cook 4 slices in a skillet until crisp, drain on paper towels and chop. Thinly slice 1 small red onion into rings or half-moons.

Layer toppings on dough: Spread the prepared ranch base evenly over the dough, leaving the oiled rim exposed. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella across the sauce, distribute sliced chicken and chopped bacon evenly, add the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and then the 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. Scatter the sliced red onion over the top. Optionally sprinkle 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Transfer the assembled pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 8-12 minutes, rotating halfway, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.

Glaze with ranch

Remove pizza from oven and let rest 1-2 minutes. Drizzle or lightly brush 3 tbs prepared ranch dressing over the hot pizza to glaze (use a spoon or squeeze bottle for even coverage).

Slice the pizza into 6-8 slices. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if using and serve immediately.