BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza
BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza is a delicious fusion of crispy crust, juicy chicken, smoky bacon, and zesty BBQ sauce. This crowd-pleasing favorite is perfect for game nights or cozy weekends, offering comfort food that’s easy to make and customizable to suit any palate. Each slice promises a burst of flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let cool and shred.
- In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy; drain and crumble.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer to a baking sheet or heated pizza stone. Spread BBQ sauce over the dough.
- Top with shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, red onion slices, and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken in BBQ sauce before cooking. - Substitute pulled pork or beef for chicken for a different twist. - Add jalapeños for heat or pineapple for sweetness.