Description
BBQ Chicken Pizza Loaded with Cheese is a flavor-packed delight that perfectly combines smoky barbecue sauce, tender chicken, and a generous layer of gooey cheese atop a crispy crust. This pizza is ideal for gatherings, game nights, or cozy family dinners. Each bite offers an irresistible balance of sweetness and savoriness, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Customize it with your favorite toppings or stick to the classic recipe—either way, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable culinary experience that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium red onion, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced chicken with olive oil until golden brown (about 7-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper, then stir in half the BBQ sauce.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape and transfer to a baking sheet or preheated stone.
- Spread the remaining BBQ sauce over the dough. Top evenly with cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, and optional red onion slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg