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Homemade easy BBQ chicken pizza topped with cheese and fresh ingredients

Easy BBQ Chicken Pizza

A quick and delicious homemade pizza featuring BBQ chicken, melted mozzarella, and customizable toppings, perfect for family meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 whole pre-made pizza crust Can substitute with homemade crust.
BBQ Chicken Topping
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Adjust to taste.
Pizza Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Mozzarella is classic; cheddar can be mixed in.
  • 1/2 whole red onion, thinly sliced Even distribution over the cheese.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped For garnishing after baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven according to the pizza crust instructions.
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
Assembly
  1. Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
  2. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  3. Add sliced red onion evenly over the cheese.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the oven according to the crust instructions until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  2. Once out of the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, use the microwave or oven. Freezing is also an option to keep for up to 3 months.
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