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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Grease pizza pan, even if it's nonstick.
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Cook bacon bits until you get a nice crisp.
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Drain bacon bits on a paper towel lined plate or bowl.
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Press dough out onto pizza pan and bake in oven for 8min for softer crust and roughly 10-11min for a crispier crust.
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While the crust is baking, remove all but a teaspoon or 2 of bacon grease from the pan and return to a medium heat.
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Add SEASONED chicken and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165.
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Add water and stir.
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Add BBQ sauce and stir to coat.
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Cover with a lid, remove from the heat and let it sit while you remove the pizza crust from the oven.
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Add ranch to crust and spread a thin layer.
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Maybe 1 1/2 Tbsp, too much can overpower the other flavors.
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Add a thin layer of cheese.
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I prefer an Italian blend or even colby, but I was all out and had to use a mild cheddar.
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It was still good.
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Add an even layer of chicken, bacon, and onions.
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I dip a spoon in ranch then drizzle over the pizza, but ONLY once!
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Too much can overpower all the other flavors.
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Top with remaining cheese.
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Return to oven and bake for an additional 11-12min, or until the cheese bubbles.
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Let it rest for about 5 minutes before cutting.
