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BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizzas with Smoked Mozzarella

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Two loaves of French bread pizza with shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese one on a cutting board and one on a sheet pan.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks.

Sweet and smoky flavors make this quick and easy pizza a new favorite.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 (12–14") soft loaf French or Italian bread, split in half lengthwise
1 garlic clove, smashed
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, divided
3/4 cup coarsely grated smoked mozzarella (about 3 ounces)
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Heat oil over low in a medium skillet. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Place bread, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.

    Step 3

    Toss chicken with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce in a medium bowl. Spread remaining 6 Tbsp. sauce on cut sides of bread. Layer reserved onions on sauce, then top with chicken mixture and mozzarella.

    Step 4

    Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Top with cilantro.

TagsPizzaItalian AmericanItalianEuropeanChickenPoultryMozzarellaCheeseDairyMainDinnerLunchNut FreeQuickEasyWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessBakingLabor DayEpicurious

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