Weeknight pizza night just got a glow-up. This Quick BBQ Chicken Pizza is smoky, tangy, cheesy, and ridiculously easy to pull off. Using store-bought naan as the crust means you can go from “I’m starving” to “dinner is served” in about 20 minutes. Perfect for two, this recipe layers saucy chicken, melty mozzarella, creamy goat cheese, and a hit of dill pickles (yes, pickles!) for the ultimate sweet-tangy-salty bite.
Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or just craving a not-so-basic pizza night, this naan BBQ chicken pizza is about to be your new go-to.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Fast & fuss-free: Store-bought naan = instant crust.
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Flavor explosion: BBQ sauce + goat cheese + pickles. Enough said.
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Perfect for two: Makes just enough without leaving a mountain of leftovers.
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Customizable: Swap toppings, change the cheese, or spice it up.
Tips & Variations
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Make it spicy: Swap in a spicy BBQ sauce or add sliced jalapeños.
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Cheese swap: No goat cheese? Try feta or sharp cheddar.
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Meal prep hack: Use leftover rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
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Serving idea: Slice into strips and serve as a game-day appetizer.
Perfect Pairings
Serve this Quick BBQ Chicken Pizza with:
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A crisp green salad with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
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Cold beer, hard seltzer, or even a citrusy margarita.
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Extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.
Final Bite
This naan BBQ chicken pizza is all about maximum flavor with minimal effort. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll want to keep on rotation for busy nights, low-key dinner parties, or anytime a pizza craving hits.
Quick BBQ Chicken Pizza (on Naan Crust)
Description
Makes Two Personal Size Pizzas
Ingredients
Storebought naan for crust
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1 cup low-moisture shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces), divided
4 oz crumbled goat cheese
8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces, divided
3 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped
Red onions
Cilantro
Salt and pepper or red pepper flakes for a little spice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 – 475 degrees
Place two naan on baking sheet and spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce
Sprinkle half of mozzarella on top of sauce
Toss shredded chicken with a few tablespoons of BBQ sauce and spread on top of cheese
Add sliced onions, cilantro and chopped dill pickles
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and crumbled goat cheese
Drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce
Add a little salt and pepper or red pepper flakes
Place baking sheet in oven
Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges become crisp and top begins to brown
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