Description

Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza is a bold, cheesy, and flavor-packed homemade pizza loaded with juicy chicken, spicy pickled jalapeños, melty mozzarella cheese, and smoky sauce on a crispy golden crust. This easy pizza recipe delivers the perfect balance of heat, savory flavor, and comfort food goodness.

Ingredients

1 prepared pizza dough

1 cup cooked chicken, shredded

1/2 cup pizza sauce

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Roll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface.

3. Transfer the dough to a greased pizza pan or baking sheet.

4. Brush olive oil over the pizza dough.

5. Spread pizza sauce evenly across the crust.

6. Top the pizza with shredded chicken.

7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

8. Add sliced pickled jalapeños and red onion.

9. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes.

10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust becomes golden and the cheese bubbles.

11. Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro.

12. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for faster preparation.

Add extra jalapeños for even more heat.

Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust.

Ranch dressing makes a delicious dipping sauce.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.