Description
These BBQ Chicken Pita Pizzas are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring crispy pita bread topped with shredded barbecue chicken, melted mozzarella cheese, red onion, and fresh cilantro, they combine the convenience of pita bread with the delicious taste of a BBQ pizza. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe serves four and makes a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 4 flat pita breads
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 10 tablespoons barbecue sauce (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (about 200 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the pizzas.
- Prepare Chicken: In a small bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce, mixing thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with flavor.
- Assemble Pizzas: Spread 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce evenly over each pita bread. Then distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by the barbecue-coated chicken, and top with thin slices of red onion on each pita.
- Bake: Place the prepared pitas on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and garnish each with fresh cilantro leaves. Slice the pizzas and serve immediately while hot and delicious.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken helps save time and adds extra flavor to the pizzas.
- Feel free to substitute barbecue sauce with your favorite brand or homemade sauce for a personalized taste.
- To add a little heat, consider sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
- You can swap mozzarella for a blend of cheeses like cheddar or Monterey Jack for different flavors.
- For a crispier crust, place pitas directly on the oven rack for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Pita Pizzas, quick pizza recipe, easy BBQ chicken pizza, pita bread pizza, weeknight dinner
