BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza
BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza is a flavor-packed delight that combines tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese, all drizzled with tangy BBQ sauce on a perfectly baked crust. Perfect for any occasion—game nights, family dinners, or casual gatherings—this easy-to-make pizza will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (such as rotisserie)
- 6 slices cooked bacon (crispy)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain and chop.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with half of the BBQ sauce until coated.
- Spread remaining BBQ sauce over rolled-out dough, leaving an edge for the crust.
- Sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese on top, then add the chicken mixture, bacon pieces, and sliced red onion.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing; serve hot with optional cilantro garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce overnight. - Feel free to substitute BBQ sauce with pesto or Alfredo for different flavor profiles. - Add jalapeños for a spicy kick or extra cheese for indulgence.