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BBQ Chicken Pineapple Pizza

This BBQ Chicken Pineapple Pizza combines tender chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, sweet pineapple, red onion, and melted mozzarella on a crispy homemade crust. It’s an easy, family-friendly pizza recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Oven Preheated to 425°F
  • 1 Baking sheet or pizza stone Lined with parchment (if using baking sheet)
  • 1 Cutting board For slicing pizza
  • 1 Pizza cutter or sharp knife Optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza stone with olive oil.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on the prepared baking sheet or pizza stone into a 12-inch round.
    1 pizza dough
  3. Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
    1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  4. Top the pizza with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, pineapple chunks, and red onion.
    1 cup cooked chicken, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, 1/4 cup red onion
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Slice and serve warm.
    1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Notes

• For a crispier crust, preheat the baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven before adding the dough.
• Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
• Fresh pineapple works best, but canned pineapple is fine—just drain it well to prevent a soggy pizza.
• Swap mozzarella with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar for a bolder, cheesier flavor.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.