Best 9 Barbecue Chicken Pita Pizzas Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick, simple, and delicious meal that is sure to please the whole family? Well, look no further than barbecue chicken pita pizzas! This recipe combines the flavors of tangy barbecue sauce, succulent chicken, and melted cheese, all wrapped up in a crispy and fluffy pita bread crust. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create an unforgettable meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BBQ CHICKEN PITA PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, whole wheat pita bread, shredded mozzarella cheese, red onion, fresh cilantro

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
⅛ cup BBQ sauce, + 2 tablespoons
1 whole wheat pita bread
1 handful shredded mozzarella cheese
1 handful red onion, sliced
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a small bowl, combine chicken and bbq sauce well. Set aside.
  • Place pita bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment and spread bbq sauce over it.
  • Add the chicken to the pita and sprinkle with mozzarella and red onion, to taste.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken is heated through.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, slice, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1154 calories, Carbohydrate 158 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 67 grams, Sugar 100 grams

BARBECUE CHICKEN PITA PIZZAS



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Enjoy the tangy taste of Staca Hiatt's pita pizzas. "I use bottled barbecue sauce, cooked chicken breast, and cheddar cheese for a truly Western-style pizza, and they're very easy to prepare," writes the Twentynine Palms, California reader.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
4 pita breads (6 inches)
1/3 cup real bacon bits
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chicken and barbecue sauce; spoon over pitas. Top with the bacon, onion, green pepper, chilies, mushrooms and cheese. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

BBQ CHICKEN PACKED PITA



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Provided by Adam Gertler

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 70

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or a combination of breasts and thighs)
1/2 to 3/4 cup BBQ rub, recipe follows
Oil, for grilling
2/3 cup BBQ sauce, recipe follows or store-bought
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 (8-ounce) bag washed baby spinach leaves (or 1 cup frozen, drained and chopped)
Salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 whole-wheat flat breads (such as naan or Mediterranean style pita)
6 ounces shredded Cheddar/jack cheese blend
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or a combination of breasts and thighs)
1/2 to 3/4 cup BBQ rub, recipe follows
Oil, for grilling
2/3 cup BBQ sauce, recipe follows or store-bought
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 (8-ounce) bag washed baby spinach leaves (or 1 cup frozen, drained and chopped)
Salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 whole-wheat flat breads (such as naan or Mediterranean style pita)
6 ounces shredded Cheddar/jack cheese blend
1 cup kosher salt
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup smoked paprika
1/2 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon dried rosemary (crushed slightly with spice mill)
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup granulated garlic
1 cup kosher salt
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup smoked paprika
1/2 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon dried rosemary (crushed slightly with spice mill)
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup granulated garlic
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup finely minced yellow onion
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1 tablespoon BBQ rub
1/4 cup Creole mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
2 cups tomato sauce
4 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup finely minced yellow onion
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1 tablespoon BBQ rub
1/4 cup Creole mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
2 cups tomato sauce
4 cups ketchup

Steps:

  • Prepare a hot grill outside or preheat a grill pan to high heat and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Toss raw chicken in a bowl with rub, a few pieces at a time until all chicken is well coated. Grill chicken on well oiled grill or grill pan for about 2 minutes on each side, until nice grill marks are formed. If chicken pieces are very thick, finish cooking for 5 to 10 minutes more in the preheated oven. Allow chicken to cool a few minutes and then pull apart into nice shreds. Toss chicken with BBQ sauce so that it is well coated but not overly wet. Keep warm in a warm saute pan until ready to use.
  • Heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic with wooden spoon. After 30 seconds add spinach and turn off heat. Toss spinach in hot oil, when wilted completely season with salt. Set aside.
  • Spread butter evenly over 1 side of each pita. In a large saute pan, grill each flatbread over medium-high heat, buttered side down (work in batches if necessary) top each flatbread with 1 1/2 ounces of cheese, 1/4 of the spinach, and 1/4 of the chicken. Fold each flatbread over and continue grilling until golden brown on each side. Cut in half crosswise, transfer to platter and serve.
  • Prepare a hot grill outside or preheat a grill pan to high heat and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Toss raw chicken in a bowl with rub, a few pieces at a time until all chicken is well coated. Grill chicken on well oiled grill or grill pan for about 2 minutes on each side, until nice grill marks are formed. If chicken pieces are very thick, finish cooking for 5 to 10 minutes more in the preheated oven. Allow chicken to cool a few minutes and then pull apart into nice shreds. Toss chicken with BBQ sauce so that it is well coated but not overly wet. Keep warm in a warm saute pan until ready to use.
  • Heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic with wooden spoon. After 30 seconds add spinach and turn off heat. Toss spinach in hot oil, when wilted completely season with salt. Set aside.
  • Spread butter evenly over 1 side of each pita. In a large saute pan, grill each flatbread over medium-high heat, buttered side down (work in batches if necessary) top each flatbread with 1 1/2 ounces of cheese, 1/4 of the spinach, and 1/4 of the chicken. Fold each flatbread over and continue grilling until golden brown on each side. Cut in half crosswise, transfer to platter and serve.
  • Combine all ingredients, using a whisk, wooden spoon or hands. Use hands to break up lumps of brown sugar.
  • Combine all ingredients, using a whisk, wooden spoon or hands. Use hands to break up lumps of brown sugar.
  • Heat oil n a 1-gallon saucepan over medium heat, sweat onions until translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sweat 1 more minute. Add dry spices and BBQ rub; stir. Cook until spices become fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add remaining ingredients and simmer slowly for 20 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree sauce until smooth.
  • Heat oil n a 1-gallon saucepan over medium heat, sweat onions until translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sweat 1 more minute. Add dry spices and BBQ rub; stir. Cook until spices become fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add remaining ingredients and simmer slowly for 20 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree sauce until smooth.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield one 10-inch pizza

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/2 pound prepared pizza dough, at room temperature
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark barbecue sauce
1 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup grated smoked gouda cheese (about 3 ounces)
2/3 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 3 ounces)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Brush a large bowl with olive oil. Shape the pizza dough into a ball, add it to the bowl and turn to coat with the oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Position racks in the upper third and middle of the oven. Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the top rack and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, lay out a sheet of parchment paper and brush with olive oil. Transfer the ball of dough to the parchment and roll it out into a 10-inch round, stretching it with your hands as needed. Lightly brush the dough with olive oil, cover with another piece of parchment and set aside to let rise slightly, about 30 minutes.
  • While the dough rises, mix 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small bowl. Put the chicken in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper and brush with the barbecue sauce mixture. Bake on the middle oven rack until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let cool, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Uncover the dough and spread with the remaining 1/3 cup barbecue sauce, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Top with the chicken, gouda, mozzarella and red onion. Slide the pizza (on the parchment) onto a pizza peel or another inverted baking sheet, then slide onto the hot stone or baking sheet; bake until the cheese melts and the crust is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA



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A topping of spicy barbeque sauce, diced chicken, cilantro, peppers, and onion all covered with cheese, and baked to bubbly goodness! This is similar to a recipe I had at a popular pizza place in California. My family LOVES it!

Provided by KIMIRAE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
1 cup spicy barbeque sauce
2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1 cup chopped red onion
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place pizza crust on a medium baking sheet. Spread the crust with barbeque sauce. Top with chicken, cilantro, pepperoncini peppers, onion, and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1666 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA IN 10 MINUTES



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Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (6 inch) flat bread pitas
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 cup precooked grilled chicken (cubed)
2 Tablespoons diced red onion

Steps:

  • Microwave your chicken until thawed. Then cut it into small pieces.
  • Place pita breads on a microwaveable plate.
  • Next spread your BBQ sauce on both pitas getting close to the edge.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the bbq sauce.
  • Add cubed chicken and diced onion on top of the cheese.
  • Microwave each pita for about 45-60 seconds or until the cheese is melted.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut the pita into 4 slices. Serve it while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 523 kcal, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 1272 mg, Carbohydrate 72 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 28 mg

BARBEQUE CHICKEN GRILLED PIZZA



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Quick and easy for those summer cookouts. I often make as an appetizer while the ribs are cooking. Use whatever toppings you normally like on regular pizza, but the barbeque chicken is always a crowd pleaser! The dough never makes a perfect rectangle, but we have fun guessing what it looks like ('That looks like America!'). For the chicken, I use the grilled chicken pre-cooked at the store.

Provided by Kristin C

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chopped cooked chicken
½ cup barbeque sauce, divided
1 (13.8 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup diced tomatoes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix chicken and 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce together in a bowl until evenly coated.
  • Roll dough onto a work surface and cut in half to form 2 rectangles. Brush the top of each rectangle with olive oil.
  • Place dough, oil-side down, onto the grill; cook until bottom of dough is browned and top is bubbling up, about 5 minutes. Brush the tops of each dough with oil and flip.
  • Spread the remaining barbeque sauce over each crust; top with chicken, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, and tomatoes.
  • Close the lid of the grill and cook pizza until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pizza from grill and cool before slicing, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 857.8 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA



BBQ Chicken Pizza image

Barbecue sauce adds flavor to this delicious pizza made with chicken - ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 packages (8 ounces each) Italian bread shells or 6 pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
3/4 cup shredded smoked or regular Cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
6 tablespoons chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°. Place bread shells on ungreased large cookie sheet.
  • Spread barbecue sauce on bread shells to within 1/4 inch of edges. Top with chicken and cheese. Sprinkle with onion. Bake 7 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 650 mg

BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA



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My husband and I love this BBQ chicken pizza recipe, especially when we take it up a notch by adding other toppings that we love, including smoky bacon and creamy Gorgonzola. My mouth starts to water just thinking about it! -Megan Crow, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20-25 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally., Unroll and press dough onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 8 minutes., Spread barbecue sauce over dough; top with chicken, cooked onion, bacon, Gorgonzola cheese and jalapenos. Sprinkle with paprika and garlic powder; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake pizza 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Bake pizza crust as directed; cool. Top with all the ingredients as directed, and securely wrap and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • For crispy pita pizzas, preheat the oven to the highest temperature possible (usually 500°F or higher) before baking.
  • To prevent soggy pita pizzas, use a light hand with the sauce and toppings. You can also pre-bake the pitas for a few minutes before adding the toppings.
  • Feel free to get creative with your toppings. Some popular options include cheese, grilled chicken, vegetables, and fruits.
  • If you're using a store-bought barbecue sauce, taste it first and adjust the sweetness or spiciness to your liking.
  • For a healthier version of this recipe, use whole-wheat pitas and low-fat cheese.

Conclusion:

Barbecue chicken pita pizzas are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With so many different ways to customize them, you're sure to find a combination that everyone will love.

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