Description
Cheesy BBQ Chicken Pizza is a flavor-packed dish that perfectly marries the smoky sweetness of barbecue sauce with the indulgent creaminess of melted cheese. This easy-to-make pizza features a crispy golden crust, tender shredded chicken, and a medley of toppings that create a culinary delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 3–4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Barbecue Sauce (your favorite brand)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 1 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- Fresh Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven as it heats.
- Cook seasoned chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before shredding.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread an even layer of barbecue sauce over the dough.
- Top with shredded chicken, red onion slices, and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg