BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza Recipe
A delicious and easy BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza recipe featuring crispy toasted French bread topped with tangy BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, red onions, and fresh cilantro, baked to perfection for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Base
- 1 loaf French bread
- 4 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Toppings
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F to prepare for toasting the bread and baking the pizza.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. Spread the softened butter evenly on each half, then sprinkle garlic salt over the buttered surfaces. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5-8 minutes until the top is toasted and the edges show a golden brown color.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and spread BBQ sauce evenly over each half. Sprinkle 1/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese on each half, then add a generous layer of shredded chicken. Top the chicken with the remaining cheese, and arrange the thinly sliced red onions over the top.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the topped bread halves back into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly and the toppings are heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the top for a burst of flavor and color, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce based on your preferred tanginess level.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños on top before baking.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or a cheese blend for different flavors.
- Fresh cilantro can be omitted if preferred or replaced with fresh parsley.
Keywords: BBQ chicken pizza, French bread pizza, easy dinner, quick pizza recipe, shredded chicken pizza
