Barbecue Chicken Pizza

By Holly Clegg –

Whether you need a quick dinner or a casual meal to watch football, this easy pizza will quickly become a favorite. Next time you grill chicken, add extra chicken breasts to the pit for tomorrow’s dinner – Barbecue Chicken Pizza. This scrumptious pizza is easy to throw together – for nutrition bonus add any extra veggies you have around! And, if you’re short on time, Rotisserie chicken works great.

I prefer the thin pre-bought crust, but check your store for a variety of pizza crusts. These pizzas freeze well so sometimes I purchase the miniature crusts, make the pizzas and freeze to pull out for a quick meal on a hectic day. It pays to be prepared and who isn’t every in the mood for pizza?

Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Makes 8 servings

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon barbecue sauce, divided
1 (10-ounce) can prepared pizza crust or Boboli crust
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped

1. Preheat oven 425°F.
2. In large nonstick skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, stir-fry over medium heat until done. Remove to bowl, toss with 2 T barbecue sauce.
3. Coat nonstick pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Unroll dough, place in pan; starting at center, press out with hands. Spread pizza crust with remaining 3/4 c sauce. Sprinkle evenly with Gouda, Mozzarella, red onion slices, chicken and green onions.
4. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown.

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 303, Protein (g) 24, Carbohydrate (g) 29, Fat (g) 9, Calories from Fat (%) 27, Saturated Fat (g) 5, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 58, Sodium (mg) 612 Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch
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