Description
This delicious homemade BBQ chicken pizza combines tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy barbecue sauce with fresh vegetables and a blend of melted cheeses on a crispy pizza crust. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for brushing
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Base
- 1 (12-inch) pizza crust
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the pizza.
- Cook the chicken: Cook the boneless, skinless chicken breast in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink inside, ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Toss with BBQ sauce: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce, mixing well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Prepare the pizza base: Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over the 12-inch pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edge for the crust.
- Add the toppings: Evenly distribute the BBQ chicken mixture over the sauce-covered crust. Then scatter chopped red onion and green bell pepper over the chicken.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the toppings.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or other spicy peppers for a kick.
- Use a store-bought crust for convenience or prepare your own homemade dough.
- Leftover pizza can be reheated in the oven or a skillet for best texture.
- To keep it gluten-free, use a gluten-free pizza crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken pizza, homemade pizza, chicken pizza recipe, easy dinner, BBQ sauce pizza
