BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizzas with Smoked Mozzarella

Name: BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizzas with Smoked Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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

Published October 4, 2025

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