Say goodbye to the hassle of dealing with pizza dough and hello to a quick and delicious BBQ chicken pizza made on crusty Italian bread. This time-saving twist allows you to enjoy the flavors you love without the fuss, and the best part? It all comes together in less than 30 minutes!
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To start, grab a loaf of crusty Italian bread – the perfect foundation for this easy-to-make pizza. No need to worry about rolling out dough or waiting for it to rise. Simply slice the bread to your desired thickness, and you’re ready to build your BBQ chicken pizza. Now, let’s talk about the star of the show – the tangy BBQ sauce. Its zesty flavor profile pairs harmoniously with the grilled chicken and red onions, to create a combination that’s bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients needed to make my BBQ Chicken Pizza Bread
For the Pizza~
- Italian Bread loaf
- BBQ Sauce homemade or store-bought
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Grilled Chicken Chopped or shredded
- Sliced Red Onion
- Chopped Cilantro
- Ranch to top/ dip homemade or store-bought
How to Make BBQ Chicken Pizza Bread Step by Step~
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees F. Slice your French bread loaf in half horizontally and open it so the cut side is up. Spread 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce on top of both sides of the bread like you would sauce a pizza.
STEP 2: Top each bread half with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the cheddar cheese. Then top each half with half of the chicken, sliced red onions, and cilantro.
STEP 3: Add your Pizza bread halves to a baking sheet pan and bake for 12- 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 4: Slice and top with more cilantro if desired. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping and enjoy!
Notes for Success
Feel free to adjust the amounts of toppings to your liking and omit ingredients you don’t prefer.
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BBQ Chicken Pizza Bread
Ingredients
- 1 Italian Bread loaf
- 4 tbsp BBQ Sauce homemade or store-bought
- 4 oz Shredded Mozzarella
- 4 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Cooked Chicken Breasts (Shredded or Chopped)
- 1/4 of a Sliced Red Onion
- 2 tbsp Handful of Chopped Cilantro
- 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees F. Slice your French bread loaf in half horizontally and open it so the cut side is up. Spread 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce on top of both sides of the bread like you would sauce a pizza.
- Top each bread half with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the cheddar cheese. Then top each half with half of the chicken, sliced red onions, and cilantro.
- Add your Pizza bread halves to a baking sheet pan and bake for 12- 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and top with more cilantro if desired. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping and enjoy!
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