Description
This BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring crispy toasted French bread topped with tangy BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, melted cheddar cheese, red onions, and fresh cilantro. Perfect as a quick lunch or casual dinner, it combines smoky flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread 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 Oven: Preheat the oven to 350˚F to prepare for toasting the bread and melting the toppings.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. Spread softened butter evenly on each half and sprinkle with garlic salt. Place the halves on a baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes until the bread is toasted and the edges turn golden brown.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Remove toasted bread from the oven. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over each half. Sprinkle 1/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese onto each half, followed by the shredded chicken. Top with the remaining cheese and distribute the thinly sliced red onions evenly.
- Bake Until Melted: Return the assembled bread pizzas to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. This allows the cheese to melt thoroughly and the toppings to heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the top. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Using pre-cooked shredded chicken saves time; you can use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce and cheese according to your taste preferences.
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce before baking.
- The recipe is easy to customize with different cheese types or additional vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: BBQ chicken, French bread pizza, easy pizza recipe, baked pizza, shredded chicken pizza, quick dinner, smoky BBQ
