Description
A delicious BBQ Chicken Pizza featuring sweet barbecue sauce and tender chicken on a crispy crust, topped with gooey cheese and aromatic ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 1 lb. refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup shredded gouda
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 500°F.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a large circle.
- Transfer the dough to the baking sheet, spread 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, and layer half the chicken mixture.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, red onion, and gouda, adding crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the crust is golden brown.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, use low-sugar sauce or dairy-free cheese. Whole wheat crust can be a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg