Cheesy Chicken Pizza Recipes

CHEESY BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA ROLLS

Steps:

• If frozen, follow instructions for thawing your pizza dough. If using refrigerated dough, place in a well oiled bowl, cover and allow to come to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours.
• Lightly oil a large 9 or 10-inch round skillet or baking pan. Cast iron skillets work well for pizza. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the room temperature pizza dough to an 18x10-inch rectangle. If the dough springs back and won't hold it's shape, let it rest an additional 5 minutes, then roll again. Spread the BBQ sauce over the surface of the dough leaving a 1/2-inch border all around the edges.
• Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese evenly across the surface of the dough, then top with the chicken, onion, red pepper flakes and bacon, if using.
• Starting on the long side, roll the dough away from you into a tight cylinder, tucking and pulling just a bit as you go. Pinch the seams together to seal. Cut into 8 equal slices and place cut side down in the prepared pan. When cutting try using dental floss instead of a knife. It works amazingly well!
• Bake for 25 minutes in a preheated 400°F oven. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and continue baking for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with additional BBQ sauce for dipping.

CHEESY CHICKEN PIZZA POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, pepperoni, spinach, cheese and 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce, stirring until combined.
• Sprinkle your work surface with all-purpose flour. Roll the pizza dough into a 12-by-8-inch rectangle. Cut the rectangle in half lengthwise. Cut each smaller rectangle into three 4-inch squares for a total of 6 squares.
• Divide the chicken mixture among the dough squares, placing it in the bottom corner of each square and leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges.
• Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl, then brush the two edges of each dough square nearest the filling with the egg wash. Fold the unfilled side of each dough square over the filling and very firmly pinch the two pieces together. Arrange the pizza pockets on the prepared baking sheet, then brush the tops with the egg wash. Sprinkle them with the Parmesan cheese, then cut a small slit in the top of each pizza pocket.
• Bake the pizza pockets for about 20 minutes or until the tops are golden and the dough is fully baked. Remove the pizza pockets from the oven, sprinkle them with the pizza seasoning and serve them with the remaining 1/2 cup of marinara sauce for dipping.

CHEESY CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the chicken, onion and green pepper in oil until chicken juices run clear; drain. Sprinkle with chili powder and garlic powder., Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Spoon chicken mixture over crust. Top with picante sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Unroll pizza crust onto a greased baking sheet; form into a heart shape or a 12-in. circle. Spread with pizza sauce. Top with chicken, onion and peppers. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake on lowest rack at 425° for 16-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

CHEESY CHICKEN-AND-CORN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F with a rack in lower third. Brush a 12-inch ovenproof skillet with oil. Place dough in skillet; turn to coat. Press evenly into bottom of skillet, leaving a 1/2-inch border undisturbed. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until soft and puffy, about 20 minutes.
• Toss chicken with salsa and sour cream; season with salt and pepper. Layer ingredients onto dough in this order: cheese, chicken mixture, cilantro, corn, scallions. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly, about 25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Slice and serve, sprinkled with more cilantro and topped with more salsa and dollops of sour cream.