Description

Easy sheet pan BBQ chicken pizza with smoky flavors, tender chicken, melted cheese, and crispy crust perfect for weeknight dinners

Ingredients

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1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup BBQ sauce
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and position the rack in the lower third of the oven.
2. Brush a large sheet pan generously with olive oil, making sure to coat the entire surface including corners.
3. Stretch the pizza dough to fit the sheet pan, pressing gently from the center outward with your fingertips. Let rest if dough springs back.
4. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Distribute the shredded chicken evenly across the sauce-covered dough.
6. Sprinkle the mozzarella and smoked gouda cheeses over the chicken, covering all areas.
7. Scatter the sliced red onions across the cheese layer.
8. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
9. Bake for 18 to 25 minutes until the crust is golden brown, cheese is bubbling, and edges are crispy.
10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and optional extra BBQ sauce drizzle before slicing and serving.

Notes

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 375-degree oven for 10 minutes or in a covered skillet over medium heat for best results. You can substitute the smoked gouda with sharp cheddar, regular gouda, or additional mozzarella. For meal prep, assemble the pizza completely and refrigerate unbaked for up to 24 hours before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 385
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g