Description
Sizzling BBQ chicken dances atop crispy French bread, creating a mouthwatering fusion of classic comfort and bold flavors. Melted cheese and tangy barbecue sauce invite you to savor this quick, irresistible meal that turns simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 cup chicken (cooked and shredded)
Cheese and Sauce:
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
Base and Toppings:
- 1 loaf of French bread
- ¼ cup red onion (chopped)
- 1–2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Slice the French bread loaf horizontally into two equal halves, creating a flat surface for toppings.
- Apply barbecue sauce generously across each bread surface, leaving approximately for the final drizzle.
- Scatter approximately 75% of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauced bread surfaces.
- Carefully distribute the pre-cooked, shredded chicken and finely chopped red onion across both bread halves, ensuring an even spread.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the chicken and onion layer.
- Transfer the prepared bread pizzas into the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 17 minutes, monitoring until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and let the pizza rest for 2 minutes to allow the cheese to set and toppings to stabilize.
- Drizzle the reserved barbecue sauce over the top and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.
- Cut into individual slices and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Elevate your pizza game with this quick and easy BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal in under 30 minutes.
- Maximize flavor by using pre-cooked chicken, which cuts down preparation time and ensures tender, juicy meat throughout the dish.
- Customize your pizza by swapping BBQ sauce for different varieties or experimenting with additional toppings like crispy bacon or sliced jalapeños.
- Achieve perfectly melted cheese and crispy bread edges by baking at a high temperature and watching closely during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve immediately after adding fresh cilantro and extra BBQ sauce drizzle to enjoy maximum texture and temperature contrast.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven to maintain the bread’s crispiness, avoiding soggy results from microwave reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg