All you need to make this flavorful BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe is a few ingredients and 30 minutes! Top your pizza dough with barbecue sauce, shredded chicken, red onions, and plenty of cheese for a sweet, smokey, and tangy mix. Every bite is incredibly delicious!
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What’s in this BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe?
Soft, fluffy pizza dough is layered with tangy BBQ sauce, creamy cheese, chicken, onions, and cilantro. It’s the perfect pizza night recipe!
- Pizza Dough: You can use store-bought refrigerated pizza dough, or make your own.
- Barbecue Sauce: Choose your favorite brand, or make your own!
- Shredded Cooked Chicken: This recipe is a great use for leftover chicken. Make a big pot of my favorite crockpot BBQ chicken and use it all week!
- Cheese: I like smoked gouda because it enhances the smoky flavor of the sauce, but mozzarella also works well!
- Red Onion: Adds a bit of a bite to this pizza.
- Cilantro: Adds a pop of freshness and color. You can leave it off if you prefer.
Pro Tip: If your red onions are really strong, you can soak them in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow them out.
Variations on Barbecue Chicken Pizza
This barbecue chicken pizza is so versatile! You can use any kind of barbecue sauce, from classic to Carolina gold to Alabama white. You can swap out the chicken for some pulled pork or crumbled bacon. Or throw on some grilled pineapple for a sweet twist–sometimes pineapple on your pizza is a good idea!
Fresh pizza dough is topped with BBQ sauce, chicken, cheese, red onions, and cilantro!
Chicken pairs well with so many toppings, like bacon, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and peppers. You can add just about anything you like to this pizza!
BBQ sauce has a rich and acidic flavor that pairs well with bacon, pickles, jalapeños, onions, and more! Feel free to get creative and experiment with toppings.
Yes, and it’s the easiest way to make a pizza! Simply layer on the toppings and bake until the cheese is bubbly.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover BBQ chicken pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze individual slices of BBQ chicken pizza in Ziplock bags or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this barbecue chicken pizza with classic BBQ sides, like creamy coleslaw, BBQ baked beans, and corn on the cob for a unique pizza night. Or go the classic route with garlic knots. This pizza also pairs well with honey BBQ wings!
BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe
Equipment
- Pizza Pan or pizza stone
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce divided
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese or mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Once heated, place the pizza stone or pan in the oven.
- Shape the dough into a circle and place it on parchment paper.1 pound pizza dough
- Spread ¼ cup of barbecue sauce over the pizza crust.¾ cup barbecue sauce
- In a bowl, combine the remaining barbecue sauce and chicken.2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Layer the chicken over the crust.
- Top with the cheese and red onion.2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese, ¼ cup sliced red onion
- Remove the pizza pan or stone from the oven and slide the pizza onto the pan.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is crispy on the outside and cooked through.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and more BBQ sauce.½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Becky’s Tips
- If your red onions are really strong, you can soak them in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow them out.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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