BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizzas with Smoked Mozzarella

A delicious twist on traditional pizza featuring BBQ chicken and smoky mozzarella served on crusty French bread. Topped with caramelized onions and fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make dish combines the comfort of pizza with bold BBQ flavors.

4 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¾ cup smoked mozzarella
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Heat oil over low in a medium skillet. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Place bread, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Toss chicken with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce in a medium bowl. Spread remaining 6 Tbsp. sauce on cut sides of bread. Layer reserved onions on sauce, then top with chicken mixture and mozzarella.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Top with cilantro.

    10 min