Name: BBQ Chicken Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pre-made pizza crust.; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.; 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded.; 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded.; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded.; 1/4 cup red onion, sliced.; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped.

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My BBQ chicken pizza brings backyard flavor right to your table. Sweet smoky sauce tender chicken melty cheese create pure comfort. Every slice tastes like summer no matter the season.

Perfect Balance

That smoky sweet sauce savory chicken make magic together. Two kinds cheese bring the richness while red onions add fresh crunch. Simple ingredients create something special.

What You Need

Base: One pizza crust any kind works.
Sauce: Half cup BBQ makes magic.
Chicken: Cup half shredded tender.
Cheese: Mix mozzarella cheddar perfect.
Toppings: Red onion fresh cilantro pretty.

Let's Make Pizza

Hot Oven: Four fifty degrees stone gets ready.
Start Base: Spread sauce edge to edge good.
Layer Love: Cheese chicken onions build flavor.
Bake Time: Ten minutes till golden bubbly perfect.

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Make It Pretty

Fresh cilantro on top makes it shine. Cut serve hot while cheese still stretchy.

Make It Better

Extra sauce on chicken deeper flavor. Add heat if you like spice nice. Stone makes bottom crispy best.

Perfect Partners

Fresh salad garlic bread on side nice. Cold drinks make smoky flavors pop good.

Mix It Up

Skip chicken add grilled veggies instead. Try fancy cheese onions make it special. Heat lovers add peppers hot honey too.

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Keep It Fresh

Three days fridge stays good tight wrapped. Warm oven makes crispy fresh again.

Everyone's Favorite

This pizza works everywhere family night parties casual fun. Quick easy always makes people smile.

No Gluten Needed

Works great gluten free crust too. All toppings sauce still perfect good.

Make It Party

Build whole spread around this star. Add sides salads sweets makes feast special.

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Cheese Please

Try smoked gouda provolone mix too. Different cheese makes new magic good.

Party Ready

Small squares make perfect party bites. Wood board makes serving look fancy nice.

Pure Joy

This pizza brings happy every time. Easy make lots flavor endless ways play. Everyone loves BBQ chicken night.

A close-up view of a pizza topped with pieces of grilled chicken and barbecue sauce, sliced into wedges. | recipesbyclare.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use homemade dough?: Yes, homemade pizza dough works great. Just ensure it's pre-baked slightly before adding toppings.
→ What kind of BBQ sauce works best?: Any BBQ sauce works, but a slightly sweet and smoky sauce complements the chicken best.
→ Can I use rotisserie chicken?: Rotisserie chicken is perfect for this recipe. Just shred or dice it before using.
→ What temperature for other ovens?: For conventional ovens without pizza stone, bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes.
→ How do I prevent soggy crust?: Don't overload with sauce and ensure chicken isn't too wet. Preheating the stone or pan helps create crispy crust.

BBQ Chicken Pizza