Description
Indulge in this mouthwatering BBQ chicken pizza, featuring tender chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and gooey cheese, all atop a crispy crust. It’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 package store-bought pizza dough
For the Filling:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (sweet or tangy)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
For Toppings:
- Fresh cilantro or green onions (for garnish)
For Additional Sauce:
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
For the Filling:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or cook them in a skillet until golden brown and fully cooked.
- 3. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and place it in a large bowl.
- 4. Mix the shredded chicken with 1 cup of barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
For Assembling the Pizza:
- 5. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until about half an inch thick. Transfer it to a greased baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 6. Spread an even layer of barbecue sauce over the dough.
- 7. Evenly distribute the shredded chicken mixture across the crust, followed by mozzarella cheese and sliced red onions.
For Baking:
- 8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- 9. Remove from oven and drizzle with additional barbecue sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg