Name: Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast; 0.75 cup barbecue sauce (see Tip); 1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 medium zucchini; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 0.25 cup Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Barbecue Chicken Pizza

5.0

(1)

1 Review

We gave classic barbecue chicken pizza a healthy twist with hidden shredded zucchini in the sauce. It's a great way to sneak extra veggies into both you and your children's diet!

Carolyn Casner

Updated on August 21, 2017

Prep Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

5 slices

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Healthy Aging High-Protein Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
¾ cup barbecue sauce (see Tip)
1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium zucchini
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place chicken in a large saucepan and add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
Remove the chicken to a clean cutting board. (Discard poaching liquid or save for another use.) Let cool slightly, then shred the chicken into bite-size pieces with two forks. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup barbecue sauce.
Meanwhile, roll pizza dough out on a lightly floured surface to the approximate size of the baking sheet. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Bake until golden in spots, about 10 minutes.
Grate zucchini through the large holes on a box grater; pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Combine the zucchini with the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce in a small bowl.
Turn the crust over and brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Evenly top with the saucy zucchini, the chicken and mozzarella. Continue baking until the cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with parsley (or cilantro), if desired.

Tips

Tip: Check the sodium of your favorite barbecue sauce--some can be quite high. This recipe was developed with a sauce containing 350 mg sodium per 2-tablespoon serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

494	Calories
18g	Fat
54g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 494
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 17g
Added Sugars 11g	22%
Protein 33g	66%
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Vitamin A 384IU	8%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Folate 25mcg	6%
Sodium 852mg	37%
Calcium 182mg	14%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 44mg	10%
Potassium 543mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.