The BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe gives pizza night a bold, smoky twist with tangy BBQ sauce, melty mozzarella, and rich smoked gouda. Using rotisserie chicken keeps prep quick while still delivering a hearty, flavorful topping. The combination of sweet, savory, and smoky elements makes this pizza feel special without adding extra work. With simple ingredients and a fast bake time, it’s an easy weeknight win that tastes like something from your favorite pizzeria.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Pizza night gets a glow up! Everyone can help make this one, and everyone will love it. Pick your favorite sauce, favorite cheeses, and favorite people to enjoy pizza night at home!

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Total Time 30

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 store bought pizza dough or make your own (See Notes)
2 cup BBQ sauce of choice divided
16 oz smoked gouda cheese shredded and divided
8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
3-4 cups rotisserie chicken pulled and chopped (Optional sub: 2 lbs shrimp, sauteed and divided)

Method

Roll out pizza dough according to instructions or recipe and preheat oven accordingly.
Top with ½ of sauce (1 cup), then 4 oz Mozzarella.
Layer on your chicken (or shrimp).
Top with 8 oz of smoked gouda. (Repeat this process for second pizza.)
Bake according to pizza dough directions or recipe.

Notes

Slice and serve with salad and/or breadsticks.

If you’d like to make your pizza dough visit https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/homemade-pizza-crust-recipe/ for a great recipe!

BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe