SMOKED MOZZARELLA on bBQ CHICKEN BAGUETTE PIZZA
“Transform toasted baguette loaves into Barbecue Chicken Pizza, ideal for weeknights, game days, and movie nights. Skip delivery, craft your own cheesy BBQ chicken pizza at home in under 30 minutes!”
A loaf of French baguette may be reliable for making our Cajun Chicken Bruschetta and Banh Mi Bruschetta, we also found out that they are also an ideal alternative for pizza dough! Soft and fluffy sliced baguettes make the reliable bed for any pizza topping, but most especially for BBQ-flavored chicken, caramelized onions, and two types of cheese! These Pizza Baguettes are so simple to mix and deliver better flavors than those boxed pizzas; you will never have to worry about getting a speedy fix for those midnight pizza cravings ever again!
Possible Add-ons
There is nothing stopping you from piling your baguette pizza up with more toppings! Here are some ideas that you can explore.
- Mushrooms
- Olives
- Bell peppers
- Tomatoes
- Fresh red onions
- Basil or Arugula
- Jalapeno or chili flakes
- Bacon bits
“Essential Tips for Reliable Barbecue Chicken Pizza.”
- Toasting the baguette first ensures that it will have a crispier crust and will not become soggy once the sauce is added on top.
- You will be tempted to smother the loaves with toppings, but make sure you do not overdo it! Too much meat and cheese will just spill over during baking and will just create a mess.
- If you are in a hurry, you can skip sautéing the onions and just add them fresh before baking.
- If you like to make a spicy version of this recipe, you can use a spicy BBQ sauce or add chili flakes or jalapeno rounds to the pizza.
- Let the BBQ Chicken Baguette Pizza cool down for a few minutes before serving. We like to slice them into smaller pieces because it is easier to eat them that way. Less messy too!
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
- Can we use other types of meat? Yes, you can. Instead of rotisserie chicken, you can use pulled pork, ground beef, sausages, or shredded turkey meat.
- Can we use this recipe with pre-made pizza dough? Absolutely, if that is what you have. Just follow the package instructions on how to bake it.
- How do we make this vegetarian? Instead of using chicken, you can use sliced shiitake or portobello mushrooms instead. You will still get a meaty texture, and the mushrooms will absorb the BBQ sauce well, keeping them flavorful!
Make Ahead and Storage
You can assemble the baguette pizza ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to bake. Do not leave it too long, though, as the bread may become too chewy or soggy from the sauce. If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and keep them chilled for up to three days.
Prep 15 minutesCook 20 minutesTotal 35 minutesMakes 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 12-14 inch Soft loaf baguette, split in half lengthwise
- 2 cloves Garlic, cut in half
- 2 cups Shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cups Favorite barbecue sauce + 2 tbsp, dvided
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp Fresh chopped parsley
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees. In a large nonstick skillet preheated to medium heat add the olive oil and onions. Cook the onions until softened, about 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and place the bread cut side up. Toast the bread for a few minutes in the oven. Remove the bread and rub with sliced garlic.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the chicken with about ¼ cup of barbecue sauce. Take the remaining 6 tbsp of barbecue sauce and slather it on top of the bread. Take the cooked onions and place them on the barbecue sauce followed by the chicken, smoked mozzarella, and provolone.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
