Description
A delicious BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe that combines shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, and fresh toppings for a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 pre-made pizza crust (12-inch)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen, thawed)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce until well coated.
- Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Brush the crust lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
- Top the chicken with shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by the sliced red onion and corn kernels.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce on top before baking.
- Substitute the barbecue sauce with a buffalo sauce for a different flavor profile, and add blue cheese crumbles for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg