Description
BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delightful fusion of sweet and smoky flavors that promises to please any crowd. Perfect for family dinners, game days, or friendly gatherings, this homemade pizza features tender chicken coated in rich barbecue sauce, topped with gooey cheese and fresh veggies. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can serve up a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to be a hit. This recipe allows for easy customization, enabling you to add your favorite toppings or extra vegetables for a unique touch. Enjoy the ultimate comfort food experience with BBQ Chicken Pizza!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-to-large unbaked pizza crust
- 1 cup cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
- â…“ cup + 2 tablespoons thick barbecue sauce
- ¾ cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ to ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- Olive oil for brushing
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven as directed on the pizza crust package.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Brush olive oil over the unbaked pizza crust and place it on a greased baking sheet.
- Spread the remaining barbecue sauce over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Layer half of each cheese type on top of the sauce, followed by the seasoned chicken and red onions. Finish with the remaining cheese.
- Bake according to crust instructions until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 107g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg