Gourmet BBQ Chicken Pizza – Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes You’ll Crave Weekly
You know that moment when your stomach’s grumbling and you’re caught somewhere between “I want something fancy” and “I don’t want to put on real pants to cook”? That’s when this BBQ Chicken Pizza swoops in and saves the day. It’s smoky, sweet, cheesy, and crisp in all the right places—and honestly, it tastes like something you’d order at a brick-oven bistro.
But guess what? You can make it right at home with zero pretension and just a pinch of effort. This isn’t some over-complicated foodie art project. This is a real, easy chicken dinner recipe that’ll make your Tuesday night feel like a Friday. I’ve whipped this up for family nights, surprise guests, and even on nights when I just needed to feed myself something that didn’t come from a sad box.
Loaded with melty cheese, tender chicken, and a tangy BBQ kick, this pizza is your new go-to when you’re tired of the same old takeout. So fire up that oven, pour yourself something fizzy, and let’s do this the delicious way.
Servings: 4 slices
Ingredients
- 1 prepared pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing crust)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your preferred thickness.
- Transfer the dough to the baking sheet and brush the edges with olive oil.
- Spread barbecue sauce evenly across the base, leaving a little space around the edges.
- Layer on the chicken, mozzarella, and red onions.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before slicing and serving hot.