Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust store-bought or homemade (12-inch crust)
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded off the block and divided
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded off the block and divided
- ½ pound cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie chicken is a great option!)
- 4 ounces bacon cooked and crumbled (about 3 to 4 pieces)
- ¼ cup purple onion diced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Place the pizza crust on a pizza pan or pizza stone (see notes if using a homemade crust), and add the ranch dressing in an even layer stopping about 1-inch from the edge of the crust.1 pizza crust, ⅓ cup ranch dressing
- Sprinkle 2 ounces of mozzarella cheese and 2 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese over the ranch dressing. Layer the chicken over the cheese followed by the bacon and purple onions. Add the remaining 2 ounces of mozzarella cheese and 2 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese and Italian seasoning.4 ounces mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, ½ pound cooked chicken, ¼ cup purple onion, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 4 ounces bacon
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly (add additional time if the crust isn't done). Remove the pizza from the oven, and top with green onions. Slice and serve hot.¼ cup green onions
Notes
- I didn't include the time it takes to cook the bacon since that can be made well in advance and stored. You can also use precooked microwave bacon which is super quick.
- If using a homemade pizza crust, it’s best to pre-bake it for 10 minutes before adding toppings. This ensures that the crust cooks all the way through without burning the pizza. We used a 13.8-ounce rectangular, store-bought crust.
- Don't add too much ranch. The crust won't bake properly and will get soggy.
- You can swap out the Monterey Jack cheese with mozzarella if desired.
- If you add additional toppings like tomatoes, mushrooms, etc., add them fresh after the pizza cooks or sauté them first. Fresh ingredients release a lot of liquid that will make the pizza watery.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. The pizza reheats best in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Serving Size
2 pieces
Amount per Serving
Calories
756
% Daily Value*
Fat
42
g
65
%
Saturated Fat
17
g
85
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
122
mg
41
%
Sodium
1436
mg
60
%
Potassium
316
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
52
g
17
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
43
g
86
%
Vitamin A
505
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
470
mg
47
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
