Description
BBQ Chicken Pizza is a sensational combination of smoky barbecue sauce, succulent chicken, and gooey cheese atop a crispy crust. Perfect for gatherings, this dish creates delightful memories with every slice. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika; cook until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix cooked chicken with barbecue sauce until well coated.
- Spread barbecue sauce on the rolled-out dough. Top with saucy chicken and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- After baking, add sliced red onions and cilantro before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg