Description
This BBQ Chicken Pizza combines smoky barbecue sauce, tender rotisserie chicken, tangy pineapple, and a blend of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses on a crispy pizza crust. Optional toppings like red onion, jalapeño, bacon, and fresh cilantro add bursts of flavor and texture. Baked to perfection, this pizza is a perfect 30-minute meal to satisfy cravings with a delightful mix of savory, sweet, and spicy elements.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 1 batch pizza dough
Toppings
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 slices cooked bacon, diced (optional; microwave bacon works great)
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven according to the pizza dough package instructions. Lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray, then sprinkle the pan evenly with yellow cornmeal and tap off any excess to prevent sticking.
- Shape Dough: Spread the prepared pizza dough onto the greased and cornmeal-dusted pan, shaping it into a 12-inch round for an even crust base.
- Add Toppings: Evenly spread 1/3 cup of BBQ sauce over the shaped dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Layer the shredded rotisserie chicken, thinly sliced red onion (if using), chopped pineapple, and jalapeño slices (if desired) on top of the sauce. Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the toppings. Add diced cooked bacon if you choose to include it.
- Bake: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake according to the pizza dough package instructions, typically around 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top if desired. Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately for a delicious, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience and great flavor.
- Microwaved bacon works well as an optional topping to add smoky crunch.
- If you prefer a spicier pizza, add extra jalapeño slices or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- The combination of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese ensures a creamy melt with a mild flavor.
- Yellow cornmeal on the pan helps prevent sticking and adds a crunchy texture to the crust.
