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BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

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A delicious and easy BBQ Chicken Pizza featuring a pre-baked crust topped with spicy barbecue sauce, tender cooked chicken, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, fresh cilantro, and melted Colby-Jack cheese. Perfect for a quick homemade meal or game day snack.

Ingredients

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Pizza Base

  • 1 12 inch pre-baked pizza crust

Toppings

  • 1 cup spicy barbeque sauce
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking your pizza evenly and crisply.
  2. Prepare the crust: Place the 12-inch pre-baked pizza crust on a pizza stone or baking tray, ready for toppings.
  3. Spread BBQ sauce: Evenly spread 1 cup of spicy barbeque sauce all over the pizza crust, creating a flavorful base layer.
  4. Add chicken and vegetables: Distribute the cooked and cubed chicken breasts, sliced pepperoncini peppers, and chopped red onions evenly across the pizza.
  5. Add cheese: Generously sprinkle 2 cups of shredded Colby-Jack cheese on top of the toppings to create a rich, melty layer.
  6. Bake the pizza: Bake the loaded pizza in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles and the crust is heated through and slightly crisp.
  7. Add fresh cilantro: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle with ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro for a fresh, bright finish.
  8. Slice and serve: Cut the pizza into 8 slices and serve hot for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie or leftover chicken to save time.
  • Adjust the amount of pepperoncini to control the level of spice.
  • If you prefer a crispier crust, bake the pizza a few minutes longer, but watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Fresh cilantro adds a bright flavor, but you can omit if you prefer.
  • For extra flavor, consider drizzling some ranch or blue cheese dressing when serving.

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