Description
BBQ Chicken Pizza is a scrumptious dish that effortlessly blends sweet and smoky flavors, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Ideal for game nights, family gatherings, or casual dinners, this pizza features tender chicken tossed in barbecue sauce, layered with gooey mozzarella and smoked gouda cheeses. Fresh toppings like red onions and cilantro add a vibrant touch to each bite. With its quick preparation time of just 22 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous get-togethers. You can also customize it with your favorite veggies or spices, ensuring that everyone at the table will fall in love with this irresistible pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-to-large unbaked pizza crust
- 1 cup cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
- â…“ cup + 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
- ¼ to ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Fresh cilantro (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the pizza crust instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Brush olive oil onto the unbaked pizza crust and place it on a greased baking sheet.
- Spread the remaining barbecue sauce over the crust, leaving a border.
- Layer half of both cheeses on top of the sauce, distribute chicken and onion evenly, and finish with remaining cheese.
- Bake according to crust instructions until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Once baked, sprinkle with cilantro, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 115g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg