BBQ Chicken Naan Pizza
on Jun 18, 2025
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If you’re ever in need of a quick weeknight dinner that’ll please the whole family, these BBQ chicken naan pizzas are it. They’re made with store-bought naan, shredded chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and melty cheese. They’re a family favorite that comes together in just 20 minutes!
If you’re ever craving a quick and flavorful dinner the whole family will love, these BBQ chicken naan pizzas are the answer. It uses store-bought naan as the base with leftover cooked chicken for an easy meal that will be ready to serve in minutes. They’re perfect for busy weeknights, easy lunches, or even a fun DIY pizza night with the kids. I promise you’ll want to make these pizzas again and again!
If you’re looking for more easy pizza-based recipes, you’ll love these homemade bagel bites, cheesy pizza waffles, and pizza rollups. Looking for ways to incorporate some veggies? These zucchini flatbread and sweet potato tortilla pizzas are a great way to get in some veggies with that classic pizza taste!
Table of Contents
What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these BBQ chicken naan pizzas:
- Naan Flatbreads: The base for these pizzas. Using naan flatbreads as the crust makes this recipe quick and easy to whip up.
- Barbeque Sauce: I love using BBQ sauce with a touch of sweetness to balance out the salty flavors from the chicken and cheese, but use your favorite brand of sauce.
- Shredded Cheese: Colby Jack cheese adds a nice mild flavor. If possible, opt for grating cheese yourself from a block of cheese for the best melt when baking.
- Shredded Chicken: Use precooked chicken, like rotisserie chicken breast, for pizza ready in a pinch.
- Red Onions: Adds a nice sweet and tangy flavor.
- Cilantro: Top on baked pizza for added flavor.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Naan Flatbreads: Many store-bought naan flatbreads are not egg-free or dairy-free, so opt for plant-based naan bread for an egg-free, dairy-free option.
- Barbeque Sauce: Swap BBQ sauce with your favorite sauce or spread.
- Shredded Cheese: Swap Colby Jack for your favorite cheese variety or dairy-free shreds.
Step-by-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Add the shredded chicken and 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce to a small bowl. Mix gently until the chicken is lightly coated with the sauce (Images 1 & 2).
STEP 2: Place the naan flatbreads on a large baking sheet. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce on each flatbread, leaving about a border around the edges. (Images 3 & 4).
STEP 3: Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the BBQ sauce. (Image 5).
STEP 4: Top some of the BBQ-coated shredded chicken and sliced red onions on top of each pizza. Drizzle a little extra BBQ sauce on top of each pizza (Image 6).
STEP 5: Bake the pizzas for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and the crusts are golden brown. Sprinkle each pizza with chopped cilantro and serve.
Storage Instructions
These BBQ chicken naan pizzas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.
Tips For Success
- If possible, opt for grating cheese yourself from a block of cheese for the best melt when baking.
- Feel free to customize these pizzas with your favorite toppings! Bacon crumbles and hot honey make great additions.
- Check on the pizzas right at the 10-minute mark to ensure that they do not get too charred.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, bake the naan pizzas on their own, without any toppings, for 5 minutes, or until the edges start to get crispy. Let the crusts cool for a couple of minutes, then add the toppings.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! To cook these pizzas in the air fryer, air fry at 400 degrees F and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
To obtain a crispier crust, bake the naan pizzas on their own, without any toppings, for 5 minutes, or until the edges start to get crispy. Let the crusts cool for a couple of minutes, then add the toppings.
Other Pizza Recipes You’ll Love
Pizza Waffles
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Cheesy Pizza Roll Ups
Homemade Bagel Bites
If you tried these BBQ Chicken Naan Pizzas, please leave a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below! I love hearing from you!
BBQ Chicken Naan Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 Naan flatbreads
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- 2 – 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
- Add the shredded chicken and 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce to a small bowl. Mix gently until the chicken is lightly coated with the sauce.
- Place the naan flatbreads on a large baking sheet. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce on each flatbread, leaving about a border around the edges.
- Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the BBQ sauce.
- Top some of the BBQ-coated shredded chicken and sliced red onions on top of each pizza. Drizzle a little extra BBQ sauce on top of each pizza.
- Bake the pizzas for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and the crusts are golden brown. Sprinkle each pizza with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
- If possible, opt for grating cheese yourself from a block of cheese for the best melt when baking.
- Feel free to customize these pizzas with your favorite toppings! Bacon crumbles and hot honey make great additions.
- Check on the pizzas right at the 10-minute mark to ensure that they do not get too charred.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, bake the naan pizzas on their own, without any toppings, for 5 minutes, or until the edges start to get crispy. Let the crusts cool for a couple of minutes, then add the toppings.
