Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Transform your pizza nights with this Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Pizza recipe—a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors that’ll win over the whole family. Made with effortless ingredients like shredded rotisserie chicken, zesty barbecue sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, this pizza is baked to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and thinly sliced red onions add a vibrant pop of flavor and color, making every bite irresistible. Whether you're using homemade or store-bought pizza dough, the quick prep time and simple steps make it ideal for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. For a pro tip, preheat a pizza stone for that extra-crispy crust everyone loves. It’s the ultimate homemade barbecue chicken pizza that tastes like it came straight from your favorite pizzeria!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (approx. 12-inch size) Pizza dough
- 1 cup (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 cups (shredded) Mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 medium (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornmeal (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
If using store-bought pizza dough, allow it to come to room temperature. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough out into a 12-inch circle.
If desired, sprinkle a baking sheet or a pizza peel with cornmeal to prevent sticking. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto your prepared surface.
Brush the olive oil over the surface of the dough to create a light coating.
Spread 3/4 cup of the barbecue sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch of space around the edges for the crust.
In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the remaining 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce until well-coated. Distribute the chicken evenly over the pizza surface.
Top the pizza with the shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by the thinly sliced red onions.
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes. Sprinkle the fresh cilantro over the top for a burst of flavor.
Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade barbecue chicken pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 5504 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.9 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.7 g | ||
| Protein | 79.6 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1722 mg | 132% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1304 mg | 28% | |
*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.
