Chicken · 30 min
BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza with Bell Pepper, Onion & Cilantro
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 697 kcal / serving
A quick weeknight pizza that uses pita as a crust, topped with saucy chicken, peppers, onions, and cilantro for a bright finish. The mix of crispy edges and melty cheese holds up well for a fast, satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
- ½ mediumred onion
- ½ (8 oz) cantomato sauce
- 2whole grain pitas
- 1yellow bell pepper
- yellow bell peppers
- red onions
From the pantry: apple cider vinegar, black pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, ketchup, onion powder, salt, Worcestershire sauce
Cookware
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Produce
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½ mediumred onion
- 1yellow bell pepper
- yellow bell peppers
- red onions
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ½ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
Bakery & bread
- 2whole grain pitas
Pantry & dry goods
- ½ (8 oz) cantomato sauce
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicken breasts, boneless skinless | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| mozzarella cheese | ½ (8 oz) block | 1 (8 oz) block | 1 ½ (8 oz) blocks |
| red onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| tomato sauce | ½ (8 oz) can | 1 (8 oz) can | 1 ½ (8 oz) cans |
| whole grain pitas | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| yellow bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan. Toss sliced onion and diced bell peppers with a little oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on the pan.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven until tender, about 12–15 minutes, letting them brown in spots.
- Mince the garlic and heat a skillet over medium. Pat the chicken dry, then dice it into small pieces.
- When the skillet is hot, add a light oil coating, followed by the garlic and chicken. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and develops some golden color, 6–8 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, ketchup, Dijon, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet and simmer over medium-low until slightly thickened, 4–5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Coarsely grate the mozzarella and finely mince the cilantro leaves, discarding the stems.
- Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and fold them into the sauce in the skillet; set aside.
- Place pita rounds on the baking sheet, bake briefly to warm (about 5 minutes), then top with saucy chicken, cheese, and the roasted vegetables. Return to the oven just until the cheese melts, 2–3 minutes, then finish with cilantro before serving.
Two tips
- Prep the vegetables ahead: chop peppers and onions earlier in the day and store in the fridge.
- If you like a different bite, swap in any other grated cheese you have on hand or serve the pitas with extra cilantro on top.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 697 kcal
- Protein
- 60 g
- Carbs
- 56 g
- Fat
- 27 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sodium
- 864 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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