If you’re a fan of ranch, this one’s for you. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is the ultimate comfort food mashup with all the best flavors in one bite. Creamy ranch replaces the usual red sauce, then it’s piled high with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and a mix of melty mozzarella and cheddar. It’s a family favorite around here!

Make pizza night ultra-convenient with our refrigerator pizza dough and have dough on hand and ready whenever you are.

Why Our Recipe

  • Creamy ranch, crispy bacon, and melty cheese—what’s not to love?
  • Layered with both mozzarella and cheddar for extra cheesy goodness.
  • Quick, flavorful pizza that’s perfect for weeknights or game day.
A hand pulling away a slice of chicken bacon ranch pizza from the pan.

You can use our Easy Homemade Pizza Dough or keep it simple with store-bought, whatever works for your night. The combination of smoky, salty, and creamy flavors hits just right, especially when that crust gets golden and the cheese starts bubbling. Add a sprinkle of green onion on top for a little fresh crunch, and you’ve got dinner handled.

Ingredient Notes

  • Pizza Dough: Use your favorite homemade dough or grab a fresh ball from the store. Just be sure to let it come to room temperature before rolling it out to make it easier to roll out.
  • Ranch Dressing: This takes the place of traditional pizza sauce and adds tons of flavor. Use your go-to bottled brand or make it from scratch if you’ve got a little extra time.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: Brings the classic gooey pizza texture. Freshly shredded melts better, but pre-shredded will still work.
  • Cheddar Cheese: Adds a sharp, cheesy contrast that goes perfectly with the ranch and bacon.
  • Shredded Chicken: Leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken works great here.
  • Bacon: Cook it up and crumble it, or use bacon bits if you’re short on time.
  • Green Onion: Optional, but it adds a little color and a little onion flavor.

Dough Options

You’ve got choices here. If you’ve got time, homemade dough brings that fresh, chewy bite we love. But store-bought dough or even a pre-baked crust totally works when you’re short on time. We’ve all had those nights.

If your dough is being stubborn and won’t stretch, let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. That lets the gluten relax so it’s easier to shape. Pro tip: dough that’s at room temp is way easier to work with than cold dough straight from the fridge.

Baking Options

When it comes to baking pizzas at home, our favorite recommendations are going to be a perforated pizza pan or a pizza stone, but you can always work with whatever you’ve got.

Perforated Pizza Pan: Our favorite for home baking. The holes help the crust crisp up while still being super easy to use.

Pizza Stone: If you’ve got one, this gives you the best shot at a pizzeria-style crust. Preheat it with the oven and use a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel to transfer the dough.

Baking Sheet: It’s a solid backup. Just bake the pizza on the lower rack and keep the sauce layer light to avoid sogginess.

An overhead view of chicken bacon ranch pizza on a pizza pan.

Makeshift Pizza Oven

Want to get fancy with it? Use this trick to get that restaurant-level heat at home:
Place your pizza stone on the center rack and preheat the oven to 550°F (or as high as it goes). Once the oven’s ready, slide your pizza onto the stone and close the door. Then switch the oven to broil.

The stone will cook the crust from underneath, and the broiler finishes the top. Keep an eye on it as it cooks fast and gets bubbly and golden in just a few minutes.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Refrigerate any leftover pizza in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in foil or plastic wrap. It’ll stay good for up to 5 days.

Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, about 10 minutes for a slice. This keeps the crust crisp and the cheese melty.

Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a lid on top for a few minutes. This crisps the bottom while gently melting the cheese on top.

Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 1 to 2 minutes. It brings back that just-baked texture and gets the edges nice and crispy.

Reheat in the microwave in 15-second increments if you’re short on time. Just know the crust will be softer.