BBQ Shredded Chicken Bacon Pizza

February 21, 2025

By Millie Pham

BBQ chicken pizza is always a hit, but when you add crispy bacon and use juicy shredded chicken instead of chunks? Next-level delicious! This pizza is smoky, cheesy, sweet, and just the right amount of crispy. Perfect for a family dinner, game night, or whenever you’re craving something bold and comforting.

Let’s make this easy, homemade BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza—no fancy techniques, just big flavor!

What You’ll Need

For the Pizza:

1 pre-made pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great!)
½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (adds a nice sharpness)
4 strips cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing the crust)
1 tbsp cornmeal (to prevent sticking)

For Garnish (Optional but Delicious!):

Fresh cilantro, chopped
A drizzle of extra BBQ sauce

Pro Tips for the Best BBQ Chicken Pizza

Use rotisserie chicken – It’s super juicy and shreds easily!
Pre-cook your bacon – Crispy bacon holds up better and won’t get soggy.
Don’t overload on BBQ sauce – Too much makes the pizza soggy. Spread it thin!
Cheese first, then toppings – This helps everything stick together better.
Brush the crust with olive oil – This gives it that golden, crispy edge!

Tools You’ll Need

✔️ Pizza stone or baking sheet
✔️ Rolling pin (if needed)
✔️ Mixing bowls
✔️ Spoon or brush (for sauce and oil)
✔️ Knife (for slicing onions and bacon)

Substitutions & Variations

Dough Swap: Use naan, pita, or a tortilla for a quick personal pizza.
Cheese Options: Swap cheddar for gouda for extra smokiness!
No Bacon? Try turkey bacon or skip it for a lighter version.
Gluten-Free? Use a gluten-free pizza crust.

Make Ahead Tips

Prep the toppings in advance—cook the bacon, slice the onions, and shred the chicken.
Assemble the pizza up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake!

How to Make BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza

Step 1: Preheat & Prep the Dough

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Sprinkle cornmeal on your baking sheet or pizza stone. Roll out the pizza dough into a thin circle. Brush the edges lightly with olive oil.

raw pizza dough rolled out on a baking sheet, lightly brushed with olive oil, with a sprinkle of cornmeal underneath

Step 2: Add the BBQ Sauce

Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 3: Add Cheese & Toppings

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar over the sauce. Then, evenly distribute the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and thinly sliced red onions.

shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese covering BBQ sauce on pizza dough, with shredded chicken, crispy bacon crumbles, and thinly sliced red onions evenly scattered on top

Step 4: Bake the Pizza

Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.

BBQ chicken bacon pizza baking in a modern stainless steel double oven

Step 5: Add Finishing Touches & Serve

Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before slicing.

Leftovers & Storage

Fridge: Store leftover slices in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Best reheated in the oven at 375°F for 5-7 minutes to keep the crust crispy.
Freezer: Freeze slices wrapped in foil for up to 2 months. Reheat straight from frozen at 400°F for 10 minutes.

Time to Dig In!

This BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza is cheesy, smoky, and just the right amount of crispy. Give it a try and let me know in the comments—did you love it? Did you put your own twist on it? I’d love to hear! Happy pizza-making! 🍕✨