Description
BBQ Chicken Pizza is a mouthwatering delight that combines smoky grilled chicken, zesty barbecue sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese atop a crispy crust. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, this pizza is both customizable and crowd-pleasing. With its vibrant flavors and easy preparation, BBQ Chicken Pizza is a guaranteed hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), placing a pizza stone inside if using.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Let rest before shredding.
- Mix shredded chicken with barbecue sauce in a bowl until well coated.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a baking sheet or hot pizza stone. Spread additional barbecue sauce evenly over the dough.
- Layer the sauced dough with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and sliced red onion.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Garnish with cilantro or green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg