A simple and tasty meal, BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza mixes melted cheese, savory BBQ chicken, and crispy, golden French bread. It’s simple to prepare, beginning with a half-sliced loaf of French bread topped with red onions, mozzarella, cheddar, and BBQ chicken. Fresh cilantro is used as a garnish to add some freshness after the pizza has baked in the oven until it is bubbling and crispy. A tasty and adaptable choice for lunch, dinner, or even a snack, this recipe may be customized with alternative additions like corn or jalapeños.
This recipe for BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza is really tasty! This is a quick dinner or snack that is both good and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- One loaf of baguette or French bread, cut in half lengthwise
- Two cooked and shredded chicken breasts or roughly two cups of prepared rotisserie chicken
- Half a cup of barbecue sauce (to taste)
- One cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Half a cup of cheddar cheese, shredded
- One little red onion, cut thinly
- Half a cup of optional corn kernels
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Get the bread ready: Slice the French bread lengthwise in half. Lay the halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Cook the chicken: Season the raw chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a small amount of olive oil. Cook them in a pan over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. When the chicken is cooked, shred it. Just shred the rotisserie chicken if using it.
- Combine the chicken and BBQ sauce: Combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce in a bowl. Ensure that the chicken has a good coating.
- Put the pizzas together: For added taste, brush the cut sides of the French bread with a little BBQ sauce. Next, cover the bread with a uniform layer of the BBQ chicken mixture. Add slices of red onion on top, then mozzarella and cheddar cheese. If you prefer a sweet crunch, add the corn!
- Bake: Place the pizza in the oven and bake it for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Garnish and serve: Take the pizza out of the oven and, if you’d like, top it with fresh cilantro. Cut into bits and savor!
Tips:
- For a different taste, you can use your preferred cheeses, such as pepper jack or gouda.
- For added crunch, add bell peppers or other vegetables, such as jalapeños.
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