Cajun Bbq Chicken Pizza
Bring bold Southern flavors to your table with this Cajun BBQ Chicken Pizza, a tantalizing fusion of zesty Cajun-seasoned chicken and smoky-sweet barbecue sauce. Perfect for pizza night, this easy recipe starts with a crispy, golden crust and layers it with melty mozzarella cheese, tender bites of skillet-seared chicken, and vibrant toppings like red onion, green bell pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for brightness. With just 20 minutes of prep and a quick bake in the oven, this homemade pizza is a satisfying, flavorful meal that’s ready in a flash. Whether you’re craving something spicy, cheesy, or irresistibly savory, this pizza delivers a bold twist that will keep everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought or homemade dough ball Pizza dough
- 1 medium-sized, boneless and skinless Chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.333 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 thinly sliced Red onion
- 0.5 thinly sliced Green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons (for dusting) All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons, grated (optional) Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
Season the chicken breast with Cajun seasoning, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breast for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
On a clean, floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or your desired shape.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easier handling.
Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the barbecue sauce.
Top the pizza with the diced Cajun-spiced chicken, red onion slices, and green bell pepper slices.
Scatter the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
Carefully transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated baking stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle fresh cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese (if using) over the top before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 190 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 4858 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 81.6 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 963 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1070 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
