Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 cup

shredded cooked chicken

shredded

0.75 cup

barbecue sauce

spicy or hickory-flavored

1 unit

pizza crust

baked cheese

0.5 unit

onion

sliced

0.25 unit

green bell pepper

sliced

0.25 unit

red bell pepper

sliced

0.33 cup

sun-dried tomatoes

thinly sliced drained oil-packed

0.25 cup

pine nuts

2 tsp

dried oregano

crumbled

1.5 cup

mozzarella cheese

packed shredded

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 450F.

Step 2
~3 min

Combine shredded cooked chicken and barbecue sauce in a small bowl.

Step 3
~3 min

Let the chicken mixture stand for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 4
~3 min

Place pizza crust on a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 5
~3 min

Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the pizza crust.

Step 6
~3 min

Arrange sliced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.

Step 7
~3 min

Sprinkle pine nuts and crumbled dried oregano over the toppings.

Step 8
~3 min

Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9
~3 min

Spread shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza.

Step 10
~3 min

Bake pizza in the preheated oven until the crust is crisp and the cheese is bubbly, about 17 minutes.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra spice.

Experiment with different types of barbecue sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can prepare chicken mixture 2 hours ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game nights
Birthday parties

Occasion Tags

Casual dining
Game day
Family dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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