Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

by megan on November 23, 2015 109

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

You are going to love this chicken bacon ranch pizza! This is such an easy meal to make, and so incredibly delicious. Doesn’t it just look warm and cheesy and wonderful? I love meals that satisfy both the “quick and easy” requirement and also the “dinner will not cause a tantrum” requirement. 🙂 If you follow me on Instagram, you know that we have had an incredibly busy fall. The kids and I (and Mike when he’s not at work) have made it our goal to attend as many fun fall activities as humanly possible – we’ve been apple picking (twice), taken a hay ride to a pumpkin patch, gotten cider and donuts multiple times, and enjoyed a few different corn mazes. We are definitely lucky to live in West Michigan and have so many fun places close by!

Fall Fun Collage

All that outside time keeps Zeke incredibly entertained while we’re there, but by the time we get home in the early evening, he is cranky and hungry. And I still have to cook dinner if I want us all to eat together as a family (and I do!). That is why I love easy dinners like this chicken bacon ranch pizza. I found this recipe on the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Pinterest board for easy meal ideas. I immediately bookmarked it and made it on our next busy outside day. I already had pizza dough in the freezer, which means that start to finish this pizza took 20 minutes to make. And it is so good! I love that it is a unique spin on pizza, but still a flavor that everyone in the family loves. I wondered if Zeke would protest since this isn’t his usual favorite pizza, but I was pleasantly surprised when he ate every bite I put on his plate with zero complaints! The thing that makes this pizza so easy is that there is no complicated white sauce –  just a thin layer of buttermilk ranch dressing. Add in some chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and two different types of cheese, and you’re left with a pizza that is on the table in 20 minutes and makes everyone happy. 🙂

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Yield: Makes 1 Pizza

Ingredients:

  • Pizza dough for one pizza (I used half of this recipe)
  • 1/4 cup Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced
  • 2-3 green onions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven and a pizza stone to 500° F.
  2. Sprinkle a piece of parchment paper lightly with cornmeal. Gently roll out the pizza dough on the parchment paper until it is a large circle. Spread the Ranch dressing in a thin layer evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, then top with grilled chicken, bacon, tomato and green onions. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar.
  3. Using a pizza peel, transfer the parchment and pizza to the preheated pizza stone. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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109 comments

  1. Laura — Reply

    Great recipe, Megan! My favorite weeknight meal is paninis (which is especially amazing if you have a panini press). Our favorite flavors are turkey, cheddar, and roasted broccoli or ham and swiss with stone ground mustard. So good and cleanup is easy too!

  2. Sonya — Reply

    When I need food fast, I like to keep everything I need on hand for soft shell tacos. I can my own homemade salsa and keep it on hand year round, so its as easy as browning the ground beef, chopping some lettuce, and sprinkling some cheese on a soft tortilla. Even with 1lb frozen ground beef, dinner can usually come together in 20 min or less.

  3. Erin Ellis — Reply

    My go-to meal is chick burgers, skillet potatoes, and a nice green salad with ranch. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin
    ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com

  5. Alicia J. — Reply

    It may sound crazy but we love Trader Joe’s spinach and artichoke dip. So I take that and some precooked chicken that I chop up, heat it up, scoop out the inside of a loaf of Italian bread, fill it with the chicken-spinach artichoke mix and bake it for about 15 minutes just until it’s all heated and the bread is crunchy. We actually had this last night for dinner. Love it. And I love the sound of your pizza. That is going on my dinner rotation next week.

  6. Ann — Reply

    On busy nights, I try to keep it simple and healthy. We usually go for a salad, baked salmon (with a little Dijon mustard and marmalade mix smeared on top) and a baked potato. It’s filling, yummy and rather nutritious!

  7. Leela — Reply

    Baked rigatoni with cheesy garlic bread.

  8. Kelly D — Reply

    I like to make a pasta dish with tossed veggies on a busy night.

  9. Elena — Reply

    My favorite is pasta marinara

  11. natasha lamoreux — Reply

    Marinated chicken and a nice salad

  12. Julie — Reply

    Tacos or sloppy joes

  13. Stacey — Reply

    Spaghetti or tacos but this looks delicious!

  14. heather — Reply

    Hidden Valley Ranch crispy chicken is my favorite recipe it is so yummy.

  15. Mami2jcn — Reply

    I like making pot roast in the crockpot.

  16. Mami2jcn — Reply

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  17. Julie M. — Reply

    Now that’s just indulgent. Yum!

  19. Natalie — Reply

    My go-to meal for busy nights has always been chicken or shrimp stir fry. It is healthy and can be made in under 25 minutes.

  20. Madeline — Reply

    Our favorite go-to meal is bean slop (a casserole of ground beef, diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, and baked beans).

  21. keshakeke — Reply

    My go to busy night meal is chicken alfredo! I use grilled chicken strips that have been cooked and just boil my noodles. I make the sauce homemade but it is so fast and easy! I usually make garlic bread to go with it! Fast, easy, and delicious!

  24. Jessie C. — Reply

    My favorite “go-to” meal is one pan baked Ziti for busy nights.
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  25. Jessie C. — Reply

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  26. Mia — Reply

    My go to meal is vegetable pasta with tomato sauce.

  28. Julie Wood — Reply

    We love Pizza in my house and my kids love my Pizza burgers. They are so easy to make and we have it with my Chicken Pasta salad, or we have pizza and salad!

  29. Julie Wood — Reply

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  30. D Schmidt — Reply

    My go to quick meal is Tuna/Ranch/Cheese Pasta salad

  32. Lisa Brown — Reply

    Our go-to meal is lasagna, I usually have some ready to go in the freezer and only takes a little time to heat through.

  33. Lisa Brown — Reply

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  34. Erika — Reply

    Probably baked ziti or something else Italian. This looks so good!

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  35. julie — Reply

    am trying this recipe tonight ! Looks delish. Sounds like a good give away!

  36. Jeffrey — Reply

    We are a pizza making family and your pizza will definitely be on the menu soon! Our favorite go to menu on busy nights is pasta, its so quick and easy to throw together.

  38. tara pittman — Reply

    A pizza sounds yummy.

  39. Tina m — Reply

    my to go meal will be pasta or taco!

  41. OFG — Reply

    I love to make homemade buffalo chicken sandwiches! I saute chicken and then dump on hot sauce! Yum!
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

  42. rachel — Reply

    Chicken stir-fry — our whole family loves it!

  43. BusyWorkingMama — Reply

    I would use the dressing to make a marinade for some chicken breasts.

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  45. Gina M — Reply

    I love to do spaghetti and meatballs with already cooked meatballs that are frozen, from Costco!

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  47. Amy Tong — Reply

    my favorite “go-to” meal on the weeknights is the creamy mushroom pasta. easy and delicious.

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  49. kjasus — Reply

    taco salad is our go to quick meal

  51. Shawn Gallagher — Reply

    Im a macaroni and cheese man! lol

  53. debbie — Reply

    Burritos are a great busy night meal. We stuff them with whatever is in house!

  55. Anne — Reply

    On busy nights, I put my rice cooker to work: Right in the pot, I soften some chopped onion in oil, then add the raw rice, sliced turkey kielbasa or leftover chicken, whatever veggies I have on hand or in the freezer (carrots, broccoli, spinach, etc.), and some water or stock. Push the button, and that’s it! In less than an hour, I have an easy one-pot meal that I don’t have to watch or stir.

  56. Anne — Reply

    I tweeted about your quick and yummy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza and the Hidden Valley giveaway:
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    Thanks!

  57. maria cantu — Reply

    I go with spaghetti with meat sauce.

  58. Kristen — Reply

    My favorite meal for busy nights in spaghetti.

  61. ANGEL JACKLYN — Reply

    I LIKE SIMPLE TUNA & RANCH SANDWICHES!

  63. ELIZABETH P — Reply

    I want to try this recipe it looks delicious! I usually add it to a pasta salad.

  65. Tamara — Reply

    Chicken salad sandwiches are our “quickie” meal. You know what? It would be GREAT with ranch seasoning!
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  67. Elle — Reply

    My go to meal on busy nights is usually a frozen pizza into the oven and ready in a half hour. I also throw together a quick salad.

  69. Jerry Marquardt — Reply

    My favorite “go-to” meal is for busy nights is a Southwestern Burger with Hidden Valley Original Ranch and veggies.

  71. Aurelie Red — Reply

    I love to make spaghetti with meatballs and veggies (frozen !) !

  73. latanya — Reply

    manwich is our go to recipe

  75. Jessica To — Reply

    My go to meal is tacos.

  77. Stephanie Phelps — Reply

    My favorite go to meal is chicken rice and broccoli casserole the kids love it and it is quick!

  79. Ellie Wright — Reply

    My go to quick meal is spicy mac n cheese with sausage casserole.

  81. Karla R. — Reply

    We like grabbing some pizza when we have a busy night.

  83. Tabathia B — Reply

    I like cheesy hot dogs for quick and fun meal

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  85. Rebecca Graham — Reply

    My go to is chicken fingers with Hidden Valley.

  86. angie — Reply

    I always have a couple of frozen pizzas on hand for really busy, or lazy hahaha, nights!

  89. Kathryn C — Reply

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    definitely the breaded ranch chicken- fairly quick & delicious!

    Kathryn C

  90. Erica — Reply

    grill chicken salad

  92. Debbie B — Reply

    lasagna or spaghetti are go to meals for busy nights

  93. Thomas Murphy — Reply

    I like making tacos.

  95. James Robert — Reply

    I make a real good macaroni/ham salad which calls for both ranch and mayo in it. Quick, easy and delicious!

  97. Birdiebee — Reply

    My favorite “go-to” meal for busy nights is chicken enchiladas in the crock pot.

  98. Birdiebee — Reply

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  99. Barbara M — Reply

    My favorite go to meal is white chili with French bread.
    thank you

  101. Emily N. — Reply

    Two fried eggs and an avocado with seasoning is my go-to meal.

  103. Denise L — Reply

    Tacos are our go-to meal for busy nights. They’re so easy to throw together and everyone can customize them how they like.

  105. Betty C — Reply

    If I know in advance that my day will be very busy I’ll rely on my slow cooker but it it’s unexpected, then I rely on my freezer. I keep a supply of cooked meats and sauces so I can cook some pasta and have a meal on the table in no time.

  106. Connie H — Reply

    Spaghetti and meatballs is my go to meal. I always have a batch of meatballs in the freezer.

  108. Annette — Reply

    I like to make Sweet Potato hash. It’s fast and ready to serve in 30 minutes or less, plus it’s a complete one-pot meal.

  109. Margaret Smith — Reply

    Usually grilled cheese or scrambled eggs on those nights we’re in a rush. Thanks so much

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