Description
Indulge in the irresistible taste of BBQ Chicken Pizza, a delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet barbecue sauce, and a medley of cheeses atop a crispy crust. Perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or casual dinners, this homemade pizza is not only quick to prepare but also fully customizable. With just 22 minutes from prep to plate, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Whether you enjoy it plain or topped with your favorite veggies like bell peppers or jalapeños, this pizza promises to deliver a flavor explosion that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 medium-to-large unbaked pizza crust
- 1 cup chopped or shredded cooked chicken
- â…“ cup + 2 tablespoons thick sweet barbecue sauce
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ¾ cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (divided)
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ¼ to ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven as directed on the pizza crust package.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the unbaked pizza crust lightly with olive oil and place it on a greased baking sheet.
- Spread the remaining barbecue sauce over the crust, then layer half of each cheese over the sauce.
- Distribute the seasoned chicken and red onion slices evenly before topping with remaining cheeses.
- Bake according to package instructions until golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, slice, serve with ranch if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg