This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is simple to make and packed with flavor — smoky bacon, tender chicken, gooey cheese, and creamy ranch all on a chewy homemade crust.
If you want a crowd-pleasing pizza for your next at-home pizza night, this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is a must-try. It comes together quickly and delivers big, familiar flavors that everyone loves.
Start with your favorite dough — store-bought works fine, or use a basic homemade pizza dough for a chewier, fresher crust. Top it with ranch dressing, shredded mozzarella, cooked chicken, and crispy bacon for an easy, delicious pie.
*Originally published January 2016. Photos and text updated.*
I first tried this style of pizza a few years ago and immediately loved the combination. Smoky bacon, bite-sized pieces of chicken, melted cheese, and a smooth ranch base are an ideal match on a crisp-edged, tender crust.
I made this for a family pizza night and everyone loved it. Homemade pizza is comforting and fun to prepare — let kids help arrange toppings and they’ll be excited to eat what they make.
Ingredient list:
- Chicken: any fully cooked chicken works — rotisserie, leftovers, or cooked and chopped breasts.
- Bacon: cooked and crumbled for smoky flavor.
- Ranch: your preferred brand or a homemade buttermilk ranch for extra freshness.
- Cheese: shredded mozzarella melts beautifully; swap for monterey jack or pepper jack if you want more tang or heat. For best melt, grate a block of cheese yourself rather than using pre-shredded.
- Pizza dough: store-bought dough or a simple homemade pizza dough for a crisp outside and soft inside crust.
Homemade Pizza Dough
If you’ve never made dough before, it’s easier than it looks and a great way to learn working with yeast. A basic dough uses minimal, easy-to-find ingredients and can be stretched thin or shaped into a thicker crust to suit your preference.
- Easy for beginners
- Uses minimal ingredients
- Produces a crust that’s crisp outside and soft inside
- Works for thin or thick crust styles
What to serve with Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza:
- Simple Caesar salad or a green salad with ranch dressing
- Cheesy breadsticks
- Fresh fruit slices for a lighter side
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 pound (550g) homemade pizza dough or store bought
- ⅔ cup (155ml) ranch dressing
- 3 cups (340g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1½ cups (200g) chopped cooked chicken
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll the dough into a 13–15 inch circle and place it on a pizza pan or baking surface.
- Spread the ranch evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, then scatter the chopped chicken and crumbled bacon on top.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Chicken: Use any cooked chicken available — rotisserie or leftovers make this quick.
- Ranch: Use your favorite brand or a homemade buttermilk ranch for a fresher taste.
- Cheese: Freshly grated mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded cheese, which often contains anti-caking agents.
- Nutrition facts: Values are estimates and will vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
Serving Suggestions:
- Simple Caesar salad
- Green salad with ranch dressing
- Cheesy breadsticks
- Fresh fruit slices