Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Pizza
This Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Pizza is an easy dinner that combines a crispy pizza crust with smoky BBQ sauce, tender chicken, melted cheese, and red onion. Using a sheet pan makes it simple to feed a family without the hassle of shaping individual pizzas.
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Whether you’re using leftover grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, or meal-prepped chicken, this recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for busy weeknights. Finish it with a drizzle of ranch and extra BBQ sauce for a pizza that’s loaded with flavor in every bite.
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Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Pizza:
Ingredient Notes
Cooked Chicken: Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience, but grilled chicken adds extra smoky flavor.
Pizza Dough: Refrigerated pizza dough keeps this recipe quick and easy, but homemade dough works just as well.
BBQ Sauce: Use your favorite BBQ sauce. Sweet, smoky, or spicy varieties all work well.
Red Onion: Thin slices soften as the pizza bakes while still adding texture and flavor.
Mozzarella Cheese: Freshly shredded mozzarella melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
Recipe Variations
Use Different Chicken: Try shredded chicken thighs or leftover smoked chicken.
Add More Toppings: Bacon, jalapeños, or sliced bell peppers pair well with BBQ chicken.
Change It Up: Use Monterey Jack or cheddar, or add hot honey and jalapeños for extra heat.
How To Make Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Pizza: Step by Step
Here are quick visual instructions. Be sure to check out the full instructions with exact ingredients in the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: Stretch the pizza dough into a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Step 2: Brush the dough with olive oil, especially around the edges.
Step 3: Spread BBQ sauce over the dough and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
Step 4: Add the chicken and red onion, then top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Let pizza dough sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes if it’s difficult to stretch.
Don’t overload the pizza with toppings, and use freshly shredded cheese for the best crisp crust and melt.
For extra crispy edges, broil for about 30 seconds at the end. Store leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat in a 375°F oven, toaster oven, or air fryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Any homemade or store-bought pizza dough will work for this recipe.
Both grilled chicken and rotisserie chicken work well. Use whichever you have available.
You can prep the toppings ahead of time, but the pizza is best baked just before serving.
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Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
- 1 13.8 oz can refrigerated pizza dough or 1–1½ lb pizza dough
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce plus more for drizzling
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ranch dressing optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a 9×13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Stretch the dough out to fit the sheet pan. If you’re using a ball of pizza dough, let it sit at room temperature first to make it easier to stretch.
- Brush the dough with olive oil, especially around the edges.
- Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add the cooked chicken and sliced red onion.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle a little extra BBQ sauce over the top.
- Bake for 12–17 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra crisp edges, broil for about 30 seconds at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and finish with an extra drizzle of BBQ sauce and ranch. Garnish with green onion and cilantro, if desired.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
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