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BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza Recipe

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This BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza is an easy and flavorful twist on traditional pizza, featuring tender shredded chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and melted cheddar cheese atop crispy toasted French bread. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Bread and 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 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to prepare for toasting the bread and baking the pizza.
  2. Prepare the bread: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. Spread softened butter evenly on each half, then sprinkle garlic salt over the buttered surfaces. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes until the tops are toasty and the edges turn golden brown.
  3. Add sauce and toppings: Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Spread BBQ sauce generously over each half. Then add a quarter of the shredded cheddar cheese, followed by the shredded chicken, and top with the remaining cheese. Distribute the thinly sliced red onions evenly over the top.
  4. Bake the pizza: Return the assembled bread pizzas to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and the toppings are heated through.
  5. Garnish and serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the top. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use rotisserie or leftover shredded chicken for convenience.
  • Feel free to swap cheddar cheese for mozzarella or a blend of both for a different flavor.
  • For extra spice, add sliced jalapeños along with the red onion.
  • To make it gluten free, substitute the French bread with gluten-free bread or baguette.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.

Keywords: BBQ Chicken Pizza, French Bread Pizza, Quick Dinner, Easy Pizza, BBQ Chicken Recipe

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