Best 11 Homemade Chicken Pizza Recipes

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Chicken pizza is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of juicy chicken, savory sauce, and melted cheese atop a crispy pizza crust. It is a versatile dish that can be customized with a variety of toppings and ingredients, making it a popular choice for both home cooks and pizza restaurants. This article provides two mouthwatering chicken pizza recipes: a classic chicken Alfredo pizza and a tangy barbecue chicken pizza. Both recipes are easy to follow and offer step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process. Let's dive in and explore the delicious world of homemade chicken pizza!

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GOURMET CHICKEN PIZZA



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Here is a chicken pizza recipe that you may love. We do. We used to purchase this already prepared for the oven, so now I have come up with my own recipe. A perfect piece of pizza!

Provided by Lessalee

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
½ cup Ranch-style salad dressing
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped tomatoes
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or medium baking sheet.
  • Place chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Cool, then either shred or chop into small pieces.
  • Unroll dough, and press into the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake crust for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove from oven.
  • Spread ranch dressing over partially baked crust. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese. Place tomatoes, green onion, and chicken on top of mozzarella cheese, then top with Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 573.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHICKEN PIZZA



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My fun twist on typical pizza is an excellent way to use up leftover pesto. And since it's loaded with protein-rich chicken and black beans, it's hearty enough to satisfy everyone! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink. , Place the crust on a lightly greased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread with pesto; top with the chicken, tomato, beans and cheeses. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN PIZZA



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Pizza with a little kick of buffalo wing flavor! Have your pizza and wings together!

Provided by BBNELSON

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and cubed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (2 ounce) bottle hot sauce
1 (8 ounce) bottle blue cheese salad dressing
1 (16 inch) prepared pizza crust
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the cubed chicken, melted butter and hot sauce. Mix well. Spread whole bottle of salad dressing over crust, then top with chicken mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes. Let set a few minutes before slicing, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 784.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1840.2 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CHICKEN ALFREDO PIZZA



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This recipe combines two of my favorites: Chicken Alfredo, and pizza! My husband even likes this, and he isn't fond of chicken!

Provided by lighthousekeeper

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Alfredo Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
¾ cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch dried rosemary
1 pinch salt
1 cup warm water
1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 boneless chicken breast halves, roasted
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • To Make Sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Blend in salt, pepper and flour, then stir in the milk and Romano cheese. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
  • To Make the Garlic Butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Blend in the garlic, rosemary, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is tender but not browned. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
  • To Make the Dough: Pour the warm water into a small bowl and stir in the yeast until dissolved. Allow to rest until yeast foams, about 5 minutes. Mix the vegetable oil, sugar, salt, rosemary, and garlic powder together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the yeast mixture, and gradually stir in the flour. Gather into a loose ball and knead until a smooth ball forms. Cover, and let rest 1/2 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Season the roasted chicken with rosemary, thyme, poultry seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Chop or shred and reserve.
  • To Assemble the Pizza: Spread dough out on prepared pizza stone. Top with cooled garlic butter, covering entire crust. Next spread with Alfredo Sauce (if necessary, warm to spreading consistency), leaving crust edges. Top with chicken, turning to coat with sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until bottom crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven and let set for 2 to 3 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 517.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHICKEN GARLIC PIZZA



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A delicious option for homemade pizza! Butter garlic sauce, chicken, tomato, and ricotta and Parmesan cheeses are baked together for a delightfully light pizza.

Provided by ksimone619

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until no longer pink, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then cut into strips.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with garlic, onion and basil. Pour into a chilled dish to cool, and refrigerate until set.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll out the pizza dough, place onto a pizza pan or other baking sheet, and spread the herb butter over the surface using the back of a spoon. Arrange chicken on top, then dot with ricotta cheese. Top with tomato slices, cilantro and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is browned and center is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 413.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA



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Fans of spicy chicken wings will love this rendition that turns it into pizza. Serve it up with blue cheese dressing and crisp celery, just like the tasty original. -Shari DiGirolamo, Newton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1 cup Buffalo wing sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 teaspoon each garlic salt, pepper and chili powder
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Celery sticks and blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • Unroll pizza crust into a lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 400° for 7 minutes. Brush dough with 3 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce. Combine cheddar and mozzarella cheeses; sprinkle a third over the crust. Set aside., In a large skillet, cook the chicken, garlic salt, pepper and chili powder in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add the remaining wing sauce; cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes longer., Spoon over pizza. Sprinkle with oregano and remaining cheese., Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, 18-20 minutes. Serve with celery and blue cheese dressing. 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 427 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN PIZZA WITH MOZZARELLA AND ROASTED GARLIC



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Go from good to gourmet when using Stella® Cheese for this grilled chicken pizza with roasted garlic.

Provided by Stella Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Stella® Cheese

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads garlic, top of bulbs trimmed off so tops of cloves are exposed
1 ball pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ cup prepared pizza sauce
1 ½ cups cooked and pulled/chopped chicken
4 ounces Stella® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
1 cup spinach leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wrap garlic heads in foil and place on small rimmed baking pan. Transfer to oven and cook 1 hour or until garlic is dark golden brown and very soft. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes or until cool enough to touch. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skin into a small bowl.
  • Preheat grill for two-zone grilling: half of grill should be set to medium-high; other half should be off (indirect heat).
  • Stretch and shape dough into 14-inch circle and place on pizza pan or large tray. Brush one side of dough with 1 tablespoon oil. Use hands to transfer dough to direct heat side of grill, oiled side down. Do not worry if dough becomes a little misshapen during the transfer. Cook 2 minutes, or until the dough releases itself from the grates (do not disturb dough before it releases).
  • Brush top side of dough with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then use tongs to flip dough. Cook 2 minutes or until dough releases from grates. Continue cooking dough 3 to 4 minutes longer or until dough is firm and grill-marked in all areas, flipping and rotating frequently but keeping grill closed when not flipping.
  • Remove dough from grill and spread with sauce. Top with chicken, Stella® Mozzarella Cheese, everything bagel seasoning, and roasted garlic cloves.
  • Transfer pizza back to grill on indirect heat side. Close grill and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until toppings are warmed through and crust is fully cooked.
  • Remove pizza from grill and top with spinach. Cut and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1368.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CHICKEN RANCH PIZZA



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Make and share this Chicken Ranch Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcobra

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) can prepared pizza crust
1/2 cup ranch dressing (I prefer ranch with bacon)
1 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup green onion, chopped with tops
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, diced
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Lightly spray 8x12-inch cooking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • Unroll dough and press into prepared pan.
  • Bake crust 7 minutes or until it turns slightly brown.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Spread dressing over partially baked crust.
  • Sprinkle wit mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, green onions, chicken and cheddar cheese.
  • Return to oven for twenty minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • My kids love this!

HOMEMADE PIZZA



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This recipe is a hearty, zesty main dish with a crisp, golden crust. Feel free to add your favorite toppings. -Marianne Edwards, Lake Stevens, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 pizzas (3 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 2-3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. , Punch down dough; divide in half. Press each half into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano and basil; spread over each crust. Top with beef mixture, green pepper and cheese. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN ALFREDO PIZZAS



Homemade Chicken Alfredo Pizzas image

Give these mouthwatering Alfredo pizzas a try next time you need to feed a crowd but want something healthier than delivery pizza. Even with their from-scratch crust and sauce, you'll be surprised by how easily they come together. -Catherine Nickelson, Scandia, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 pizzas (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 teaspoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Sprinkle cornmeal over two 12-in. pizza pans coated with cooking spray. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to prepared pans. Build up edges slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork; brush with oil. Bake at 425° for 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., In a small saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the parsley, pepper and remaining salt. Combine flour and milk until smooth. Stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened., Spread over crusts; top with chicken, tomatoes, spinach, cheeses and Italian seasoning. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until crusts are lightly browned and cheeses are melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible before baking the pizza.
  • Use a pizza stone or baking sheet to bake the pizza. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Don't overload the pizza with toppings. This will make it soggy.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the pizza.
  • Experiment with different toppings and flavors. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making pizza.

Conclusion:

Making homemade chicken pizza is a fun and easy way to enjoy a delicious meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a pizza that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're in the mood for pizza, give this recipe a try.

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