Smokey Barbecue Chicken Bacon French Bread Pizza is an easy meal that can be ready in 20 minutes. The addition of bacon and plenty of shredded cheese is certain to turn it into a family favorite.

Easy Barbecue Chicken Bacon French Bread Pizza Recipe

French bread pizza is one of those easy dishes that even kids can make. I like to make homemade pizza sauce and set-up a variety of our favorite pizza fixings to get everyone involved. It’s something I’ve served my family as an appetizer, game day eats and as a main dish meal. This barbecue chicken variation is one more use for leftover, grilled or rotisserie chicken, that makes dinner come together in a snap. How to make Barbecue Chicken Bacon French Bread Pizza: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to Broil. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bread – Cut french bread through the middle making two halves.
Butter – Mix together softened butter, garlic salt and onion powder. Spread evenly over both bread halves.
Broil – Place under broiler for 5 minutes to lightly toast. Remove from the oven and lower the temperature to 425°F.
Assemble: Divide 1 1/2 cups cheese sprinkling evenly over each half.
Chicken – Top with cubed chicken. Season with barbecue seasoning.
Onion and Bacon – Arrange sliced onion and bacon over chicken. Drizzle with barbecue sauce and remaining cheese and Parmesan.
Bake – Bake per the recipe until heated through and cheese has melted.
Slice into 2 inch slices, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately with additional barbecue sauce.

How to Make the BEST Barbecue Chicken Bacon French Bread Pizza

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Barbecue Chicken Bacon French Bread Pizza: One French bread loaf, melted butter, garlic salt, onion powder, chopped rotisserie chicken, barbecue sauce, red onion, cooked bacon, shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese and cilantro.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: A large sheet pan, sharp knife and chopping board, measuring cups and spoons and cheese grater.
The flavor of this french bread pizza is directly affected by the flavor of the barbecue sauce and seasoning that you use.
If mesquite is your pleasure choose those notes when using the barbecue seasoning and sauce. If you prefer sweet heat, a sauce like a honey chipotle is a real winning flavor combo. Adapt and be creative, it’s your party.
There’s no wrong amount of bacon, in my opinion. Add more or less, to your personal taste.
The same rule works for shredded cheese. You can use your favorite flavor of cheese and adjust the amount to your liking.
You can use any cooked chicken for this french bread. Poached chicken, roasted chicken, grilled chicken or fried chicken.
From time to time, I add pickled jalapenos and black olives to this french bread pizza. Feel free to add any of your favorite toppings.
The amount of servings depends entirely upon the appetites of those you’re serving. When sliced into 2 inch pieces, each french bread half will yield around 8 pieces. If I’m serving this as an appetizer, then one piece counts as a serving. As a main dish, at least 2 pieces, likely more when feeding my boys. Divide according to how you plan on serving.
Store Barbecue Chicken French Bread wrapped in foil after cooling. Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in an air fryer.
You can also reheat on a sheet pan in a 375°F oven just until heated through.

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Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken served over rice or potatoes to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.
Creamy Chicken Florentine is company worthy.
Bundt Pan Lemon Chicken with Vegetables puts a cake pan to good use!
Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are tender and flavorful.
Stovetop Chicken and Dumplings in 30 minutes.
Poached Chicken from Averie Cook’s.

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