Chicken Ranch Pizza

 I think making homemade pizza is so much fun. I came across this recipe awhile ago and never just never got around to making it before. I asked Dave if he'd be interested in Chicken Ranch Pizza and he said "Don't ask questions you know the answers to". I made the dough from scratch as well, which I've never done before. I usually just use the pre-made dough that comes in a tube. It turned out great though and adding the cornmeal to the pan/stone before baking really gave it that old world Italian look. The cheddar cheese isn't as stringy and soft as Mozerella, but the sharp flavor goes really well with everything else on the pizza. The only thing I did differently was add chopped onion and bacon, because when is food not better with bacon? This turned out to be a delicious and easy dinner for 2. Eventually I'll get to those healthy recipes I promised...

Pizza Dough Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast*
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• Cornmeal

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, and salt. Stir very warm water and olive oil into flour mixture. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 6 minutes. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.
2. Lightly oil 1 (14-inch) or 2 (12-inch) round pizza pan(s).** Sprinkle with cornmeal. Shape dough into smooth ball. Divide and roll dough to fit desired pan(s). Top pizza as desired.
3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until done. Baking time depends on size and thickness of crust and selected toppings. 

Source: Allrecipes.com

Chicken Ranch Pizza Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (shredded)
• Pizza dough (from recipe above)
• 1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 6 strips of bacon (cooked and crumbled)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or medium baking sheet.
2. Place chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Cool, then either shred or chop into small pieces.
3. Unroll dough, and press into the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake crust for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove from oven.
4. Spread ranch dressing over partially baked crust. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese. Place tomatoes, onion, chicken, and bacon on top of mozzarella cheese, then top with Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly                                         

       Source:  adapted from  Allrecipes.com