Wood-Fired Pizza with Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Toppings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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A freshly baked wood-fired pizza featuring tender spicy chicken, smoky bacon, and a creamy ranch drizzle that balances heat and flavor. This American-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pizza dough, olive oil, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz pizza dough
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz, shredded cooked chicken breast
4, cooked and chopped bacon strips
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 tbsp hot sauce
1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes to mimic a wood-fired oven.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, toss 8 oz shredded cooked chicken breast with 1 tbsp hot sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly coated and fragrant.
Step 3: On a floured surface, roll out 12 oz pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Brush the surface with 2 tbsp olive oil, ensuring an even coating.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
Step 5: Distribute the spicy chicken mixture and 4 chopped cooked bacon strips evenly over the cheese. Scatter 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion on top.
Step 6: Transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Step 7: Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle 1/4 cup ranch dressing across the top. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.