Description
Indulge in the smoky-sweet flavors of homemade BBQ chicken pizza topped with tender chicken, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese—a perfect dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (tangy and slightly sweet)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
For the Topping:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro or green onions (for sprinkling)
Instructions
For the Crust:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a preheated pizza stone.
For the Filling:
- 3. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well-coated.
- 4. Spread any remaining BBQ sauce over the prepared dough.
- 5. Evenly distribute the saucy chicken mix across the base. Scatter thin slices of red onion on top.
For the Topping:
- 6. Generously layer shredded mozzarella cheese over everything.
- 7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- 8. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Sprinkle fresh cilantro or chopped green onions before slicing into wedges and serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg