Low Sodium Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Savor the smoky, tangy flavors of this Low Sodium Barbecue Chicken Pizza, a heart-healthy spin on a classic comfort food favorite. Crafted with whole wheat pizza dough and topped with juicy, seasoned chicken breast, low sodium barbecue sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese, this recipe is a flavorful way to enjoy pizza night without the guilt. Thinly sliced red onions and green bell peppers add crunch and a fresh pop of sweetness, while a sprinkling of fresh cilantro ties everything together. Perfectly baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe caters to both low-sodium diets and household pizza cravings. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a game-day treat, this irresistible homemade pizza is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
- 8 ounces Skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Low sodium barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Prepare the chicken by rubbing it with olive oil, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until it is cooked through and no longer pink inside, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing it thinly.
Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, transferring it to a large baking sheet or pizza stone.
Spread the low sodium barbecue sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Evenly distribute the sliced chicken over the barbecue sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
Top the pizza with sliced red onions and green bell peppers.
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 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 a few minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 274 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2811 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.9 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.6 g | ||
| Protein | 136.2 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 952 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1086 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.
