Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Featured in Men's Journal as a healthier take on Super Bowl tailgate favorites, this Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a go-to for game days. Along with the simple sauce and shredded chicken, I kept it simple with this recipe by just using shredded kale (or spinach) and red onion. What else would you add to this buffalo chicken pizza?

Makes 8 slices

Ingredients

1 whole wheat pizza crust 

1/3 cup marinara sauce

8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast 

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated 

3/4 cup spinach or kale, shredded

1/4 cup red onion, diced

Buffalo sauce:

1 Tbsp plain greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

 1 Tbsp The New Primal or Frank's Buffalo Wing Hot Sauce

Buffalo Chicken Pizza Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400-450 degrees F (depending on type of crust used). Spray pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray and lay crust out flat on top.

2. Grill 8 ounces of chicken in skillet over medium-high heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Flip frequently and use salt and pepper as desired. Once fully cooked, remove chicken from skillet and lay to cool slightly on cutting board. Shred chicken into very small pieces. Time Saving Tip: could use rotisserie chicken here if short on time

3. Spread marinara sauce on crust. Add the shredded chicken, cheese, shredded kale/spinach, red onion, and any other vegetables desired. Cook in oven for 12-15 minutes (depending on crust) until lightly browned on top.

4. Make buffalo sauce to drizzle on top of pizza after baking by mixing 1 Tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt and 1 Tbsp Frank's Buffalo Wing Hot Sauce together in small bowl. Use a spoon to drizzle on top and enjoy!

Super Bowl Sunday usually involves a large spread of calorie-dense dips and breaded buffalo wings. Instead, use the same flavor combinations to make this delicious whole grain buffalo chicken pizza that everyone will love!