Barbecued Chicken Pizza

Health score
13%
Barbecued Chicken Pizza
45 min.
3
1211kcal

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If you're in the mood for a mouthwatering combination of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further than our Barbecued Chicken Pizza! This delectable dish brings together tender, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and the perfect kick from chili flakes, all topped on a crispy pizza crust dotted with rich cream cheese and gooey jack cheese. Each bite is a symphony of savory and spicy, ensuring that no member of the family will be able to resist grabbing a slice.

Ideal for lunch, dinner, or even a relaxed weekend gathering, this pizza is simple to prepare yet delivers a restaurant-quality experience right in the comfort of your own home. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this culinary delight without spending all day in the kitchen. Plus, it serves three perfectly, making it perfect for a small group or family meal.

The combination of BBQ sauce and tender chicken creates a flavor explosion that pairs wonderfully with the crispy bacon and zesty green chilies, while the layer of cream cheese adds a rich creaminess that ties everything together. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a satisfying weeknight meal, this Barbecued Chicken Pizza is sure to impress. Grab your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to indulge in a pizza experience like no other!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces (4 oz. total)
  • 0.3 cup barbecue sauce prepared
  • 0.3 teaspoon chili flakes hot
  • oz cream cheese 
  • 0.3 cup chilies diced green canned
  • 0.5 cup jack cheese shredded
  •  baked pizza crusts (7 to 8 in., 5 oz. each)
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • pound boned 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  2. Place in an 8-inch baking pan and coat with about 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake in a 350 regular or convection oven until no longer pink at the center of the thickest part (cut to test), about 20 minutes.
  5. Let stand until cool enough to handle, then tear into bite-size chunks. In a small bowl, mix with remaining barbecue sauce.
  6. Meanwhile, in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, stir bacon until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
  7. Place pizza crusts on a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet.
  8. Spread each with about 2 tablespoons cream cheese. Spoon chicken in sauce evenly over both crusts; top with bacon, green chilies, jack cheese, and hot chili flakes.
  9. Bake pizzas in a 400 regular or convection oven until cheese is browned and bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.
  10. Transfer to a board and cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1211kcal
Protein22.04%
Fat30.04%
Carbs47.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33
Glycemic Load
0.73
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
24.983478245528%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1211.19kcal
60.56%
Fat:40.03g
61.59%
Saturated Fat:18.19g
113.68%
Carbohydrates:143.68g
47.89%
Net Carbohydrates:139.17g
50.61%
Sugar:16.02g
17.8%
Cholesterol:151.98mg
50.66%
Sodium:2466.87mg
107.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:66.09g
132.18%
Vitamin B3:17.35mg
86.74%
Selenium:59.15µg
84.49%
Vitamin B6:1.33mg
66.33%
Phosphorus:475.83mg
47.58%
Iron:8.38mg
46.55%
Calcium:420.74mg
42.07%
Vitamin B5:2.54mg
25.43%
Vitamin C:19.97mg
24.2%
Potassium:774.98mg
22.14%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.94%
Fiber:4.52g
18.07%
Magnesium:56.88mg
14.22%
Vitamin A:694.46IU
13.89%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.44%
Zinc:1.98mg
13.18%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.78%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.86%
Copper:0.1mg
5.17%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.84%
Folate:14.7µg
3.67%
Vitamin K:3.67µg
3.49%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%
Source:My Recipes