My homemade BBQ chicken pizza is better than any restaurant or delivery joint in town. I top store-bought pizza dough with tangy BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, red onions, and smoky Gouda cheese to create this yummy pizza. It’s ready to eat in just 30 minutes, which is faster than delivery, too. I can’t see myself ordering pizza again any time soon!
BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe
If you’re a BBQ chicken lover like me, then you have to make this BBQ chicken pizza. It’s so tangy, cheesy, and delicious. My kids love this pizza… I’ll admit this is how I got them to try Gouda cheese and red onions all in one go! With store-bought pizza dough as one of only 5 ingredients, this recipe is super simple. I love making it for weeknight dinner or as a game-day treat.
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How to Store and Reheat
Let BBQ chicken pizza cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also wrap slices in aluminum foil. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Let the pizza fully cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to serve, pop it into the oven and bake until warm.
Notes and Tips
- Use chicken that has been fully cooked. Grab a rotisserie chicken from the store, or make Instant Pot shredded chicken for a quick and easy option.
- I like a BBQ sauce that’s a little bit sweet for this pizza.
- If you happen to have a particularly thin BBQ sauce, you can thicken it with a slurry. Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, then stir this mixture into the sauce over low heat until it thickens.
- I love the way the subtle smoked flavor of Gouda cheese pairs with the barbecue sauce, but mozzarella will also work well.
- Don’t add too much sauce, or your pizza will turn out soggy.
- Take extra care when transferring the pizza to the hot pan. Be sure to wear oven mitts!
Top Reader Review
“BBQ chicken pizza is one of my favorites, and this recipe did not let me down! So good.” -Katie
BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough or pre-made pizza crust
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese mozzarella cheese, or a combo of both
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
Equipment
- Pizza Pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Once heated, place the pizza stone or pan in the oven.
- Place the pizza crust on a large piece of parchment paper. If the crust is still in dough form, roll out the dough.1 pound pizza dough
- Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce on the pizza crust. In a bowl, combine the remaining barbecue sauce and chicken. Then, add on the toppings in this order: 1½ cups of cheese, red onion, BBQ chicken, remaining ½ cup cheese.2 cups shredded cooked chicken, ½ cup BBQ sauce, ¼ cup sliced red onion, 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
- Remove the pizza pan or stone from the oven. Slide the pizza onto the pan and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, the crust is crispy on the outside and cooked through (if using pizza dough). Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
What a delicious family dinner recipe! Quick, easy and flavorful! Yum!
So glad you liked it 🙂
We love BBQ chicken pizza!! I am putting this on our Friday night pizza rotation! It looks so flavorful!
Love to hear that!!
This is my 12 year old’s absolute favorite pizza! He is begging me to make it again for Pizza Friday!
That makes me so happy 🙂
This is my FAVORITE pizza of all time! I always sprinkle crumbled bacon on mine, I can’t wait to try it with cilantro, though!
YAY!
BBQ chicken pizza is one of my favorites, and this recipe did not let me down! So good.
AGREE!