Description
BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delightful fusion of smoky flavors and cheesy goodness, perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings. With its crispy crust topped with tender grilled chicken, zesty barbecue sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, each bite is a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (sweet or tangy)
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 sliced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet with olive oil for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let cool before shredding.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet or hot pizza stone.
- Spread BBQ sauce over the dough. Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and sliced red onions.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - Use leftover grilled chicken to save time. - Pre-bake the dough for extra crispiness. - Feel free to mix in different cheeses like cheddar or gouda for unique flavors.