Description
BBQ Chicken Pizza combines the rich flavors of smoky barbecue sauce with tender chicken and a melty cheese blend, making it an irresistible dish for any occasion. In just 22 minutes, you can whip up this delicious pizza, perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners. With customizable toppings like jalapeños and bell peppers, this recipe allows you to tailor it to your taste. Whether served as a main dish or an appetizer, BBQ Chicken Pizza is sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-to-large unbaked pizza crust
- 1 cup cooked chicken (cubed or shredded)
- â…“ cup plus 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- ¾ cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (divided)
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ¼ to ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (for topping)
- Olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to your crust instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush olive oil onto the unbaked pizza crust and transfer it to a greased baking sheet.
- Spread remaining barbecue sauce over the crust, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Layer half of the gouda and mozzarella cheeses on top, followed by the seasoned chicken and red onions. Top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake according to crust instructions until golden brown and bubbly. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg