Description
BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza is a delightful and quick meal that combines the rich flavors of tangy barbecue sauce with tender chicken and gooey cheese, all atop a crispy French bread base. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or game day snacks. Ready in just about 15 minutes, it’s a fun dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. With endless topping options, you can customize it to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re sharing it with friends or enjoying it as a family dinner, this BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the French bread in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread BBQ sauce evenly over each half, reserving 2 tablespoons for later.
- Sprinkle three-quarters of the mozzarella cheese over the bread.
- Distribute shredded chicken and chopped red onion evenly across both halves.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 12-17 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Let cool for 2 minutes before garnishing with cilantro.
- Slice into pieces and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg