BBQ Chicken Pizza
A classic combination of toppings make this bbq chicken pizza a flavorful option for pizza night. Ready-made ingredients make it quick and easy to prepare!
Add this crowd pleasing recipe to a pizza party, or a game day party, even a kids party. Everyone loves the taste of barbecue chicken and cheddar cheese, and starting with refrigerator dough means there’s more time to set up a fun atmosphere, or make a sweet dessert like homemade fudge brownies.
Pizza is always a go-to meal, especially for laid back entertaining. You can change up the toppings each time, and it’s easy when you start with a convenient pizza dough.
Notes
Refrigerated pizza dough is the perfect canvas for your favorite toppings. I use Pillsbury dough in the tube, and this time I tried the gluten free version in a tub. It tasted great and is a good choice if you’re hosting someone who can’t eat gluten but still loves pizza.
- It’s a good idea to let the gluten free dough sit at room temperature for 10 or 15 minutes so that it rolls out easier. Make sure to roll it out so the edges are a little thicker than the middle.
My go-to for pizza is thin crust, but this one works really well on a thicker hand-tossed style, too. I also use flatbread often for pizza crust, as it makes individual serving sizes.
For the shredded chicken, I use the breast meat from a rotisserie to save time. You could cook your own if you like.
Choose your favorite bbq sauce to use here, from sweet and spicy to smoky, there’s a taste for everyone.
After you chop the red onion you can soak it in warm water for about 10 minutes to help remove the bite and make it a more mild.
If you’re hosting a pizza party, here are three unique pizza combinations to try. And here’s another quick and easy pizza uses pantry ingredients for delicious gourmet flavor.
As a family, we love pizza night and making our own feels like a fun activity. The kids love to get involved and help top them, especially this bbq chicken pizza.
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Easy Barbecue Chicken Pizza recipe
A classic paring of flavors using convenience ingredients help get the pizza party started, or dinner on the table.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerator pizza dough (I use Pillsbury)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- ½ cup Favorite bbq sauce, divided
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425º F or according to the dough package directions.Â
- Roll out dough onto a round pan, using a rolling pin, and pre-cook the pizza dough for 8 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spread a thin layer (about ¼ cup) of bbq sauce over the crust.Â
- Toss together the chicken with the remaining ¼ cup of sauce, and then place on top of crust.
- Add onion and cheese and bake another 8 to 10 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Notes
Cooking directions may vary according to type and brand of dough. Refer to package instructions for best results.
Use more or less of the bbq sauce and other toppings as you like.
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This looks great. Thanks for spreading the word about the gluten free dough. I had no idea!
I had no idea Pillsbury made a gluten free pizza crust. Thanks for this easy dinner idea.
This looks delicious!
I love this idea for a quick-fix-it meal that doesn’t sacrifice taste! Yum! Fall sports for my kids start next week, and we will be adding this to our list of meals to try!
Mmm, this looks so good! I am always on the hunt for easy weeknight menu ideas since we 3 kids and extra curricular activities we are always on the GO! 🙂
YUMMY! definitely trying this for game day!
oh my yum! I love bbq chicken pizza & make it quite often. I love this simple way to get it done faster, I will have to try it out!