BBQ Chicken Pizza
Switch up pizza night with this smoky BBQ chicken pizza - with some simple shortcuts, it's on the table in no time!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- pizza pan if you don't have a pizza stone
- Pizza Peel if using a pizza stone
Ingredients
- 1 can pre-made pizza dough, or 14 ounce homemade dough
- 1½ cups cubed chicken, rotisserie chicken works great
- 1¼ cups barbecue sauce, divided
- 3 pieces cooked bacon, chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
Instructions
- Begin by cubing your chicken and tossing it in ½ cup of BBQ Sauce.
- Bake the pizza dough for 5 minutes at whatever temperature the instructions say on the pizza dough packaging.
- While the pizza dough is still warm, spread ½ cup of BBQ Sauce (add more or less if desired).
- Add cheese, barbecue chicken, cilantro, and bacon to your pizza. Sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Bake pizza an additional 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the dough is golden brown.
- Drizzle with more barbecue sauce, and ENJOY!
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Notes
Freeze ahead of time. Bake the pizza crust for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and put on the toppings. Place the pizza on a freezer-safe aluminum baking tray or a clean piece of cardboard and flash freeze for about 2 hours.
Remove it from the freezer and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap then again with aluminum foil. Label and freeze for 3-6 months.
To bake. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the pizza on a baking sheet and bake until hot and the cheese has melted; about 5-7 minutes. For a beautifully browned top, flip broil for 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye on it. *Freezing canned pizza dough may prevent it from rising as much as when baked fresh.
Store baked pizza. Place leftover slices in an airtight container, and separate each slice with a paper towel or parchment paper. Refrigerate for 3-4 days. For best results, reheat in the oven or toaster oven. If you’re in a hurry you can reheat it in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1527mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 2.7mg