BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza Recipe
This BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza combines crispy toasted French bread with tangy BBQ sauce, tender shredded chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings, making for a delicious and easy-to-make pizza variation perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 loaf French bread
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Toppings
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to prepare it for baking the bread and melting the toppings.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. Spread softened butter evenly on each half and sprinkle with garlic salt. Place the bread in the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes until the top is toasted and the edges turn golden brown, creating a crispy crust.
- Add sauces and toppings: Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over each half. Layer with 1/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese first, then distribute the shredded chicken evenly followed by the remaining cheese. Top with thinly sliced red onion for a bit of sharpness and crunch.
- Bake the pizza: Return the assembled bread halves to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the toppings are heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the top for added freshness and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Feel free to swap cheddar cheese with mozzarella or a cheese blend for different flavor profiles.
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes along with the toppings.
- To make the bread crispier, toast it a little longer before adding the toppings.
- This dish can be customized with additional veggies such as bell peppers or mushrooms if desired.
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