Description
This cheesy BBQ chicken pizza is a deliciously smoky and savory dish featuring tender shredded chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and crunchy red onions on a crispy homemade pizza crust. Perfect for a satisfying dinner or a crowd-pleasing game day treat.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 prepared pizza dough
Pizza Toppings
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- ½ small red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it is hot enough for a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the prepared pizza dough onto a pizza pan or baking sheet, shaping it into your desired pizza size and thickness.
- Add Sauce: Evenly spread the barbecue sauce across the surface of the dough, creating a flavorful base for the toppings.
- Add Toppings: Distribute the shredded chicken over the sauce, followed by sprinkling the mozzarella cheese and adding sliced red onions evenly on top.
- Bake: Place the assembled pizza in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust turns golden and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, sprinkle chopped cilantro over the pizza for added freshness and serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.
- For extra zest, add bacon crumbles or sliced jalapeños on top before baking.
- This pizza is best served immediately while hot and the cheese is melty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
