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Friday, May 6, 2011

Barbecue Chicken Pizza



1 chicken breast
2/3 cup of Heinz Chili Sauce
     1 cup BBQ Sauce
     6-8 fresh basil leaves
     4 thin slices of red onion
     1 cup of mozzarella, shredded
     2 cans of Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust



              You didn’t think I was actually going to knead my own pizza dough for this recipe?  Obviously, a brilliant individual in the product development division at Pillsbury established that at times smart SAHMs need shortcuts when cooking.  This isn’t a fancy recipe (not that I am implying that any of my recipes are) but my husband really enjoys this pizza and to let him know that he still has some decision making power I am adding this recipe for him.  Although, it may just become a fave in your house too and is best enjoyed with a bottle glass of wine. 

              Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Lightly grease two baking sheets with cooking spray and pre-bake the crusts for 5 minutes before assembling your pizza.  Season your chicken breast with salt and black pepper.  If you are using a fairly decent BBQ sauce you shouldn’t need any additional seasoning.  Grill, bake, or pan-fry your chicken breast and once it has cooled, slice it or chop it into cubes and set it aside.  In a small mixing bowl, mix together the chili sauce and the BBQ sauce.  Stack your fresh basil leaves one on top of another so they are in a uniform stack.  Beginning at one side of the stack, roll the leaves lengthwise as if you were rolling a...cigar, then slice into thin pieces.  Layer your pre-baked crusts with the sauce mixture, chicken, onions, fresh basil and cheese.  Bake for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees.  Transfer the pizzas onto a cutting surface or board then slice, serve, devour and repeat.    


Chef's Gourmet BBQ is my family's favorite!
Here is a time saving tip provided by Lori Bome (owner of Chef's Gourmet BBQ):
 http://www.getyoursauceon.com/

"Pick up a take 'n' bake pizza crust and ask for the plain dough and toppings to be wrapped up separately To Go.  This way you can assemble your own version at home!"

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