BBQ French Bread Pizza: Quick, Cheesy Comfort for Everyone

Enjoy this BBQ French Bread Pizza with gooey cheese and tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 17

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 34

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 loaf French Bread Use a fresh loaf for the best texture and crunch.

For the Toppings

3/4 cup BBQ Sauce Divided; adds sweetness and moisture—substitute with buffalo sauce for a spicy kick.
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded; provides creaminess and gooey texture.
1 cup Cooked Chicken Shredded rotisserie chicken; offers quick preparation and rich flavor.
1/4 cup Red Onion Chopped; adds a tangy crunch.
1-2 tablespoons Cilantro Chopped; optional for fresh herb garnish.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Serrated knife

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for BBQ French Bread Pizza

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the fresh French bread in half lengthwise.
Evenly spread about 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce across the cut sides of the French bread.
Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the BBQ sauce.
Distribute the shredded rotisserie chicken evenly over the cheese, followed by the chopped red onions.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese atop the chicken and onions.
Place the prepared French bread pizzas on the baking sheet and bake for 12-17 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 2 minutes; garnish with cilantro and drizzle BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Let your pizza cool for a couple of minutes post-baking to help the cheese set.

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