BBQ Chicken Pizza

Enjoy a restaurant-quality BBQ Chicken Pizza made at home with tender chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and melted cheese. It's easy, customizable, and perfect for weeknights or gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Pizza

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 (10-12 ounce) pre-made pizza crust or homemade dough

For the Chicken

1 ½ cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (leftover rotisserie chicken works well)
½ cup BBQ sauce smoky, slightly sweet variety

For the Toppings

½ cup red onion thinly sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup smoked gouda cheese shredded
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Optional Additions

pineapple chunks for Hawaiian style
jalapeños sliced for spicy kick
bell peppers sliced

Equipment

oven
Baking sheet
Pizza Stone (optional)

Method

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken with half a cup of BBQ sauce. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
Unroll the pre-made crust or roll out homemade dough to desired thickness. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Spread the remaining BBQ sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and gouda cheeses over the sauce. Add the BBQ chicken mixture and thinly sliced red onion.
Top with the remaining mozzarella and gouda cheeses. Bake for 12–18 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional toppings like pineapple, jalapeños, or bell peppers. For a vegan version, use plant-based chicken and cheese alternatives.

Best served with a side salad or coleslaw for balance.