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BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza Recipe

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This BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring crispy toasted French bread topped with tangy barbecue chicken, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and fresh red onion, finished with a drizzle of extra BBQ sauce and fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor.

Ingredients

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Bread Base

  • 1 (12- to 14-oz.) loaf French bread

Chicken Topping

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 6 oz.)
  • 1 cup store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce, divided, plus more for serving

Cheese

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella (about 8 oz.)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or gouda (about 2 oz.)

Additional Toppings

  • 1/2 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Bread: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise; if the loaf is long, cut it crosswise into four pieces to fit the baking sheet. Place the bread slices cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  2. Toast Bread: Toast the bread in the oven for about 5 minutes, until the surface feels slightly dry and the edges begin to turn golden brown. This ensures a crispy base for the pizza.
  3. Mix Chicken and Cheese: While the bread is toasting, toss the cooked shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce in a medium bowl until well coated. In another bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  4. Assemble the Pizza: Spread 3/4 cup of BBQ sauce evenly over each piece of toasted bread, ensuring you reach the edges. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over the sauce, then scatter the thinly sliced red onions on top. Distribute the BBQ chicken mixture next, and finally top with the remaining cheese mixture.
  5. Bake the Pizza: Bake the assembled pizzas in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and has golden brown spots.
  6. Finish and Serve: Once baked, drizzle additional BBQ sauce over the pizzas and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving for a fresh, tangy finish.

Notes

  • Using French bread as the base gives a crispy crust that holds toppings well.
  • You can substitute chicken with turkey or a vegetarian protein for variation.
  • Adjust BBQ sauce amount to taste or use a spicy version for heat.
  • Onions can be caramelized for a sweeter flavor twist.
  • For a cheesier pizza, feel free to increase the cheese quantities.

Keywords: BBQ chicken pizza, French bread pizza, easy dinner, BBQ sauce pizza, shredded chicken pizza

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