Easy Chicken Chili Pizza
About Chicken Pizza
One of the most popular comfort foods in the whole world is Chicken pizza. It combines spicy and flavorful chicken with gooey cheese, soft crust and colorful toppings making it a home run during week night dinner, or partying, or with informal gatherings. This Easy Chicken Chili Pizza is one of a kind with its strong chili seasoned chicken recipe, homemade dough or use a store-bought one, and toppings of your choice! The best part about it all is that it is easy to prepare! You do not need an oven to cook it!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
The reasons as to why this chicken chili pizza will be a part of your kitchen list are uncountable:
- No oven necessary: Can be made in a kitchen that does not have an oven-use a skillet or a cast iron pan.
- Spicy, big flavor: The chili chicken top is saucy, full of garlic, and also spicy.
- Modifiable: Spice it, put some extra topping you want, or crust subject to changes.
- Fast & Simple: Fast ingredients and simple steps that any new cook can handle, and finished in less than one hour.
- Better than the takeout: Delivery: fresher and healthier!
How to Make Pizza Without Oven
No oven? No problem. To make tasty pizza, the following could be used:
Cast iron skillet or non stick pan:
- Make the dough and spread it out to cover your pan.
- Cook the foundation a little bit on a low flame.
- Put in sauce and toppings and garnish with cheese.
- Cover with a lid to melt the cheese, or finish under a broiler, to have it come out golden on top.
Pizza Hack on the Stovetop:
- The foundation of ultra-fast pizza should be store-bought naan or tortilla.
- Cook on a non-stick pan for 6-7 minutes.
- You still get a nice crunchy crust and a melted cheese even though it does not require an oven.
Variations
Feel like going a different way? These are exciting twists to try:
- BBQ Chicken Pizza: Put on BBQ sauce in place of chili sauce and sprinkle caramelized onions on it.
- Tandoori Chicken Pizza: Tandoori chicken as the protein has a little Indian flavor.
- Chicken Buffalo Pizza: Can combine buffalo chicken and use hot sauce in substitution of chili sauce.
- Veggie Lover Version: Use mushrooms, bell pepper and spinach instead of chicken.
- Cheesy Crust: There is a stuffed crust option where cheese is put at the edges of the crust.
Storage
Refrigerator:
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer:
Wrap the single slices in foil or parchment paper, place them in a bag with a ziplock seal. Lasts up to 1 month.
To Reheat:
To get the best texture, warm in a skillet, a toaster oven, or an air fryer. Microwaving can make food less crispy so it is best to avoid it.
Serving Suggestions
Hot and fresh serves of chicken chili pizza are meant to be served with:
- Dipping sauce of garlic dip or ranch
- A refreshing drink of iced tea or lemonade
- Serve with sweet corn soup or tomato basil soup to a nice meal
They are ideal when it comes to parties, in a casual dinner, or to bring as lunchbox leftovers.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Cast iron pan or non-stick pan
- Knife and cutting board
- Grater (for cheese)
- Lid pan
- Optional: broiler, or oven completion.
Easy Chicken Chili Pizza
Course: MainCuisine: Fusion, American-Indian4-6
slices25
minutes20
minutes280
kcal45
minutesIngredients
For Chicken Filling:
250g (about 1/2 lb) boneless chicken breast or thigh, diced
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp red chili sauce
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
½ tsp vinegar or lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- For Pizza Dough (Homemade Option):
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp sugar
¾ tsp salt
¾ cup warm water (approx.)
1 tbsp olive oil
- For Toppings:
½ cup pizza sauce or chili garlic sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ onion, sliced
½ capsicum (bell pepper), sliced
Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
Chili flakes and oregano (to taste)
Directions
- For Making Chicken Filling
- Heat up oil in a cookware.
- Garlic and green chili need to be sauteed for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add diced chicken to it and cook it to a white colour and almost done.
- Add soy sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 5-6 minutes or until the sauce is ready and coats the chicken.
- Top it off with chili flakes. Take a cool little way.
- For Making Pizza Dough
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar and yeast. Leave it to sit for 5-10 mins until frothy.
- Add flour and salt. Combine all these ingredients to make a sticky dough.
- Knead the olive oil for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth.
- Cover with the wet cloth and leave it to rise till it doubles in size (about an hour).
- Stretch the dough and press it together into the shapes of circles that fit your skillet.
- Cooking Pizza in Cast Iron Pan
- Take a cast iron pan and warm it on a low flame, drizzle some oil on it.
- Put the rolled out dough on the pan and command it to 2-3 minutes without lid so the bottom will settle.
- Turn and cook the coal on the other side for 2 minutes.
- Take off heat and add your toppings.
- Toppings for Pizza
- Place pieces of pizza base on a cooked pan, and cover with tablespoon pizza sauce.
- Add chicken chili mixture generously over it.
- Cut slices of onions and capsicum into it.
- Shred of mozzarella to put on top.
- Put down a pinch of oregano and chili flakes.
- Broiling Pizza in Oven (Optional for Melted Top)
- If you’re hankering for a golden brown cheesy topping, broil your pizza in a hot preheated broiler for 3–5 seconds.
- Watch out, it melts real quick!
If you only have a stovetop, you can just cover the pan with a lid and cook over low for about 5-6 minutes until the cheese melts.
Notes
- Control the quantity of spice through lightened sauces or by leaving out green chili.
- Unless a frying pan can be found, dough can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- There is an option of adding sweet corn, mushrooms, or olives as an added topping.
- To have a faster alternative, one can use naan or flatbread instead of creating dough.
- Vegan? Substitute chicken with fried tofu or mushrooms, and vegan cheese.
Serving Pizza
Eat your Easy Chicken Chili Pizza immediately when it is still hot with some fresh herbs or chili flakes or a coating of hot sauce. A cool drink or a salad accompaniment goes well with it and this will definitely be just what you need when it comes to pizza cravings!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible that I can use the leftover chicken?
Yes! Slice or shred cooked chicken in half and black over it with the chili sauces to make a topping in a very short time.
Is this something that can be prepared in advance?
The preparation of chicken and dough may be done in advance. Put it together immediately before cooking to be fresh.
Is it possible to freeze the dough?
Yes. Put pizza dough in a ziplock bag and freeze. Freeze it and defrost it in the fridge overnight before use.
If You Want a Gluten-Free Crust
No problem! Some of them include:
- Use pizza dough mix or crust that does not contain gluten.
- Make it with cauliflower crust or sweet potato base.
- A quick solution is a plate of gluten-free tortilla or flatbreads.
Ensure that all the sauces and toppings are also gluten-free certification.
Nutrition per Serving (Approx. 1 Slice from 6)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
The nutrition can differ by the topping and the dough.
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Easy Chicken Chili Pizza is a satisfying, spicy and hot dish combining traditionally rich chili chicken with the creamy comfort of pizza, and you bake it without using an oven! It makes a fast dinner, poolside snack, or weeknight staple; you can customize it in a variety of ways, and it can be made on the stovetop.
