Description
Spice up your pizza night with this bold and flavorful Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza. Featuring a chewy golden crust, juicy shredded chicken, tangy pickled jalapenos, and melty mozzarella cheese, this pizza delivers serious flavor and heat. Topped with fresh cilantro and red onion, it’s an easy dinner recipe that’s perfect for sharing. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, spicy food ideas, or homemade pizza with attitude, this easy recipe has your back. It’s satisfying, crave-worthy, and sure to become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1⁄2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1⁄3 cup pickled jalapeno slices
1⁄4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside to heat.
2. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to your preferred thickness.
3. Transfer dough to parchment or a peel. Brush lightly with olive oil.
4. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the base.
5. Add shredded chicken, pickled jalapenos, and red onion slices.
6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
7. Remove from oven, let cool for a minute, and top with chopped cilantro.
8. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, avoid overloading with sauce or wet toppings to maintain a crispy crust.
Freshly chopped cilantro adds a fresh contrast—add just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: spicy pizza, chicken pizza, easy dinner, pizza night, homemade pizza