Easy Bruschetta Chicken Pizza – Simple, Gourmet-Style at Home
A thin, crispy pizza crust topped with tender chicken, mozzarella, and a garlicky bruschetta topping made of fresh tomatoes and basil. It’s like marrying chicken bruschetta with pizza!
Ingredients
- For the Pizza:
- 1 12- inch pizza crust store-bought, pre-baked or homemade
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Bruschetta Topping:
- 2 –3 Roma tomatoes diced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Garnish:
- Extra basil leaves
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Balsamic glaze drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush over the pizza crust.
- Sprinkle crust with mozzarella cheese, then top with chicken.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- While baking, mix together all ingredients for the bruschetta topping in a bowl.
- Remove pizza from oven, top with the bruschetta mixture. Garnish with basil, Parmesan, or a balsamic drizzle if desired.
- Slice and serve immediately!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar and garlic before cooking.
- You can swap the mozzarella for fresh mozzarella slices or add a bit of goat cheese for tang.
- Great with a side salad or glass of chilled white wine!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 18gFiber: 2g
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