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Chipotle Chicken Pizza
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Chipotle Chicken Pizza
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Chipotle Chicken Pizza

A quick and delicious homemade Chipotle Chicken Pizza featuring store-bought dough topped with a spicy chipotle chicken mixture, savory pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and thinly sliced red onion. Baked until golden and garnished with fresh cilantro, it's perfect served with a side of ranch dressing for dipping. This recipe is an easy weeknight meal or a fantastic dish for casual gatherings.
#Pizza
#Chipotle
#Chicken
#Weeknight Meal
#Easy Recipe
#American Cuisine
#Spicy
#Quick Dinner
#Family Friendly
Freshly baked Chipotle Chicken Pizza, whole
Freshly baked Chipotle Chicken Pizza, whole

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
27m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
380
Calories
25g
Protein
35g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Close-up of a delicious pizza slice
Close-up of a delicious pizza slice

Ingredients

  • Cooked Chicken
    (shredded or diced)

    2 cups
  • Chipotle Sauce
    (or to taste, adjust for spice preference)

    1 cup
  • Store-bought Pizza Dough
    (standard size (approx. 12-14 inch))

    1 ball
  • Pizza Sauce

    1 cup
  • Mozzarella Cheese
    (shredded)

    2 cups
  • Red Onion
    (thinly sliced)

    1 medium
  • Fresh Cilantro
    (chopped, for garnish)

    1 cup
  • Ranch Dressing
    (for dipping)

    1 cup
Servings: 8
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
A hand pulling a perfect slice of pizza
A hand pulling a perfect slice of pizza

Instructions

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  • 1

    Chop the cooked chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
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    Chop the cooked chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
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    Ensure the chicken is fully cooled for easier handling.
  • 2

    In a medium bowl, combine the chopped chicken with the chipotle sauce and mix thoroughly until all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
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    In a medium bowl, combine the chopped chicken with the chipotle sauce and mix thoroughly until all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
    2m

    You can add more or less chipotle sauce depending on your desired level of heat and flavor.
  • 3

    Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on your pizza dough package (usually 425-450°F or 220-230°C). Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the store-bought pizza dough to your preferred thickness and shape.
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    Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on your pizza dough package (usually 425-450°F or 220-230°C). Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the store-bought pizza dough to your preferred thickness and shape.
    3m

    For a crispier crust, consider pre-baking the dough for 3-5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • 4

    Carefully transfer the rolled-out pizza dough to a pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border for the crust.
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    Carefully transfer the rolled-out pizza dough to a pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border for the crust.
    1m

  • 5

    Evenly distribute the chipotle chicken mixture over the pizza sauce on the dough.
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    Evenly distribute the chipotle chicken mixture over the pizza sauce on the dough.
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  • 6

    Generously top the chicken with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
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    Generously top the chicken with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
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  • 7

    Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the mozzarella cheese.
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    Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the mozzarella cheese.
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  • 8

    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
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    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
    12m

    Baking times can vary, so keep an eye on the pizza to prevent overcooking the crust.
  • 9

    Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the top.
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    Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the top.
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  • 10

    Allow the pizza to cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve hot with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
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    Allow the pizza to cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve hot with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
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    Letting the pizza rest helps the cheese set, making for cleaner slices.
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