Easy and Simple Bbq Chicken Pizza
Savor the smoky, tangy, and cheesy deliciousness of this Easy and Simple BBQ Chicken Pizza—your go-to recipe for a quick yet gourmet-quality meal. Featuring a crispy pizza crust topped with tender shredded chicken coated in sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and thinly sliced red onions, this pizza bursts with flavor in every bite. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro for a zesty garnish, this homemade take on BBQ chicken pizza is ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether you use store-bought or homemade dough, this recipe delivers a crowd-pleasing pizza with minimal effort, maximum flavor, and restaurant-worthy results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 prepared crust (store-bought or homemade) Pizza dough
- 1 cup (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup (shredded) Mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 medium (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (optional, for dusting the pan) Cornmeal
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up if desired.
If using a store-bought pizza dough, allow it to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes for easier rolling. If making homemade dough, prepare it ahead of time according to the recipe.
Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or your preferred shape. If using cornmeal, sprinkle it onto the pizza stone or baking sheet to prevent sticking.
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
Brush the pizza dough lightly with olive oil, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Spread the remaining barbecue sauce evenly over the pizza dough, staying within the oiled perimeter.
Sprinkle 3/4 of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Evenly distribute the barbecue chicken and sliced red onions over the cheese layer.
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Carefully slide the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your Easy and Simple BBQ Chicken Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 11.7 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 722 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% | |
*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.
