Name: BBQ Chicken Pizza – A Smoky, Cheesy Weeknight Favorite
Ingredients: 1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought); ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for chicken); 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded; 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup shredded smoked Gouda or cheddar (optional); ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing crust); Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Description

A smoky, cheesy pizza topped with shredded chicken, red onion, and tangy BBQ sauce. Quick to make and perfect for casual dinners or parties.

Ingredients

1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for chicken)
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded smoked Gouda or cheddar (optional)
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing crust)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.
Roll out dough to 12 inches. Place on parchment paper.
Spread ½ cup BBQ sauce on the dough. Toss chicken with 2–3 tbsp BBQ sauce and scatter over pizza.
Add red onions, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Gouda.
Bake for 10–13 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Let cool for 2 minutes, then top with fresh cilantro. Slice and serve.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
Add jalapeños or pineapple for variation.
Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.