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Easy Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza

Crispy, cheesy, and packed with zesty buffalo flavor, this quick French bread pizza is the perfect easy weeknight dinner or game day snack. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 loaf crusty French bread cut in half horizontally
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Toppings
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped (rotisserie works well)
  • 0.33 cup buffalo wing sauce plus more for drizzling
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush evenly over the cut sides of the French bread halves.
  3. Place bread on the baking sheet and pre-bake for 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted. This prevents a soggy crust.
  4. In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with the buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated.
  5. Sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese over the toasted bread. Top evenly with the buffalo chicken and sliced red onions. Finish with the remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown.
  7. Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle the finished pizzas with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.