Description
BBQ Chicken Pizza is a flavor-packed dish that combines juicy chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, and gooey mozzarella atop a crispy crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe is customizable to suit any taste. Each slice is bursting with vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, making it a sure crowd-pleaser that will create memorable moments with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced red onions
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside for a crispy crust.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill or bake until cooked through (20-25 minutes). Shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked chicken with barbecue sauce until well-coated.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer to parchment paper or a floured peel.
- Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over the dough, followed by mozzarella cheese. Top with BBQ chicken mixture and sliced red onions.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg