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Barbecue Chicken Pizza

A crunchy crust coated with barbecue sauce, canned chicken, red onions, and melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pre-made pizza crust
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce divided
  • 2 cans canned chicken drained
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Spread most of the barbecue sauce over the pizza crust, leaving a border.
  3. Toss the drained chicken with the remaining sauce and scatter over the crust.
  4. Top with mozzarella and thinly sliced red onion.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro, slice, and serve.

Notes

A drizzle of extra barbecue sauce after baking adds a sweet finish.