BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza Recipe
A delicious BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza featuring a crispy toasted French bread base topped with tangy BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and fresh red onions, finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. This easy-to-make pizza is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
French Bread Base
- 1 (12- to 14-oz.) loaf French bread
BBQ Chicken Topping
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 6 oz.)
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce, divided, plus more for serving
- 1/2 small red onion, quartered, thinly sliced
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
Cheese Blend
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella (about 8 oz.)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or gouda (about 2 oz.)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare bread: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise. If the loaf is long, cut it crosswise into 4 pieces to fit on a baking sheet. Place the bread slices cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Toast the bread: Toast the bread in the oven for about 5 minutes until it feels slightly dry to the touch and the edges begin to turn golden brown. This step creates a crispy base for the pizza.
- Prepare toppings: While the bread toasts, toss the cooked shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce in a medium bowl, coating the chicken evenly. In another bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread 3/4 cup of BBQ sauce evenly over the toasted bread slices, making sure to reach the edges. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over the sauce, then scatter the thinly sliced red onions on top. Distribute the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the bread, then top with the remaining cheese blend.
- Bake the pizza: Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and has golden brown spots on top.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle more BBQ sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any favorite BBQ sauce, store-bought or homemade, depending on preference.
- Shredded chicken can be made ahead of time or use leftover rotisserie chicken.
- If you prefer spicier pizza, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
- To make cleanup easier, lining the baking sheet with foil is recommended.
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Pizza, French Bread Pizza, Easy BBQ Pizza, Chicken Pizza Recipe, Homemade Pizza
