Description
Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delightful dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. With a crispy crust, tender chicken, and a tangy BBQ sauce topped with gooey mozzarella and fresh herbs, this pizza is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for family dinners, movie nights, or game day gatherings, it’s easy to make and even easier to customize based on your preferences. Enjoy the irresistible aroma and flavor of this homemade favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the dough; layer with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and red onion slices.
- Transfer pizza to a baking sheet; bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg