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Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts (see notes below)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 16 ounce store-bought pizza dough
- ½ cup bbq sauce (divided use)
- 1 ½ – 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning (optional)
- fresh or dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, seasoning both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes and then dice into small pieces.
- Grease a pizza pan or baking sheet with olive oil. On a floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 14-inch circle, leaving a thicker edge for the crust. Transfer to the prepared pan.
- Prick the dough with a fork to prevent bubbling, and parbake the crust in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Spread half of the BBQ sauce over the parbaked crust, leaving the edges untouched for the crust.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Evenly distribute the chicken, crumbled bacon, and diced red onion over the cheese.
- Drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce over the toppings and sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top. Add Italian seasoning if using.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pizza cool for 2-3 minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F for safety.
You can use your favorite brand of BBQ sauce for a personalized touch.
Feel free to customize toppings with your favorites like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 pizza
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg