Description
BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delightful dish that combines tender, smoky chicken with tangy barbecue sauce, all atop a crisp, golden crust. It’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for casual gatherings, bringing friends and family together over slices of cheesy goodness. Quick to prepare and customizable, this pizza is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re enjoying it on a cozy night in or at a lively get-together, BBQ Chicken Pizza promises memorable moments with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lb pizza dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Allow store-bought dough to rest for about 30 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or sauté until cooked through (6-8 minutes per side) and shred using two forks.
- Evenly spread BBQ sauce over the prepared pizza dough. Layer with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Add shredded chicken and scatter red onion slices on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, slice, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg