BBQ Chicken Pizza

This BBQ chicken pizza combines smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese on a crispy crust. It’s a quick, beginner-friendly recipe that delivers bold flavor and restaurant-quality results at home.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 480kcal

Author: Chloe White

Cost: $11

Equipment

Oven
pizza stone or baking sheet
Mixing bowl
knife and cutting board
pastry brush

Ingredients

1 lb pre-made pizza dough
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded gouda cheese
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
2 tbsp bacon bits (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a baking sheet or pizza stone inside.
Stretch pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
Brush dough with olive oil and pre-bake for 3–4 minutes.
Spread barbecue sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border.
Sprinkle two-thirds of the cheese over the sauce.
Top with chicken and sliced red onion.
Add remaining cheese and drizzle a little extra barbecue sauce on top.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Remove from oven and top with cilantro and green onions.
Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Pre-bake crust slightly to avoid sogginess. Use a thick BBQ sauce for best texture. Add fresh toppings like cilantro after baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to 1 month.

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