Texas BBQ Chicken Pizza

Bell pepper, BBQ sauce, bacon, and cheddar make this pizza Texas-style. A premade crust makes preparation easy.

Prep Time 
Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
6

Ingredients 

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 to 4 (1 pound) Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/2 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
6 slices bacon
1 (12-inch) purchased refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 cup bottled barbeque sauce
1/2 cup coarsely shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions 

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Transfer chicken to a plate. When cool, cut into 1/2-inch squares.

Add bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Set aside.

Fry bacon in a separate small skillet according to package instructions until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble when cool.

Spread crust with barbecue sauce. Top with bell pepper and onion, bacon, chicken, and cheese.

Bake about 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is warm and cheese is melted.

Tips 

You’ll find pre-made pizza crusts in the refrigerated section of most supermarkets, which makes this an easy recipe for casual entertaining.

Variations 

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

Possible Substitutions 
  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      6
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      325
    • Calories from Fat 
      38%
    • Total Fat 
      13g
    • Saturated Fat 
      4g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      27g
    • Protein 
      24g
    • Sugars 
      5g
    • Cholesterol 
      59mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      1g
    • Sodium 
      698mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      7%
    • Vitamin C 
      10%
    • Calcium 
      8%
    • Iron 
      9%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Starch/Bread 
      1.5
    • Fat 
      2
    • Very Lean Meat 
      2.5
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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