Naan Chicken Pizza
Transform your weeknight dinners with this mouthwatering Naan Chicken Pizza recipe—an effortless fusion of bold flavors and speedy preparation. Perfectly crisp naan bread serves as the base, eliminating the need for traditional dough, while shredded cooked chicken adds protein-packed goodness. Topped with tangy pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, and the sharp bite of red onion, each bite bursts with vibrant flavor. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes elevate the dish, while fresh basil lends a fragrant, gourmet finishing touch. Ready in just 22 minutes, this quick and easy homemade pizza is ideal for busy evenings and versatile enough for casual entertaining. Serve warm, sliced, and savor the fusion of classic comfort food with a modern twist! Keywords: naan pizza, chicken pizza recipe, quick dinner ideas, easy homemade pizza, weeknight dinner recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Naan bread
- 1 cup (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Place the naan breads on the prepared baking sheet.
Spread pizza sauce evenly over each naan, leaving a small border around the edges.
Top the naan with shredded cooked chicken, followed by shredded mozzarella cheese.
Distribute the sliced red onion and halved cherry tomatoes evenly across the pizzas.
Drizzle olive oil over the pizzas, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the naan edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped basil leaves on top for a fresh finishing touch.
Slice the naan chicken pizzas and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.2 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 4064 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.3 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 121.4 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1100 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1582 mg | 34% | |
*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.
