Description
This BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza is a quick and delicious twist on traditional pizza, featuring tangy barbecue sauce, shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and a crispy French bread base. Perfect for a family-friendly meal or casual get-together, it combines savory flavors with an easy-to-make preparation that bakes to bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (or use homemade French bread)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 pound cooked, shredded chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set it aside for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, trying to make an even cut. Place both halves on the baking sheet with the cut sides facing up.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the cut side of both bread halves, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce on each half. Top each with the shredded chicken and sliced red onion, then finish by sprinkling the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
- Bake: Place the assembled bread pizzas in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread start to get crispy.
- Season and Serve: Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Season the pizza with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the pizza to rest for 5 minutes before slicing to let the toppings set. Optionally, sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shredded chicken option.
- For extra heat, add thin slices of jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce before baking.
- To keep the bread from getting soggy, you can lightly toast the bread before adding toppings.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container and reheated in the oven to keep crispiness.
- Feel free to experiment with other cheeses like cheddar or smoked gouda for different flavor profiles.
