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French Bread Barbecue Chicken Pizzas


I found a recipe for French Bread Pizza online at Valerie’s Kitchen and made a few adjustments to suit our family’s tastes.  They are easy and delicious.

Chicken:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 loaf French bread
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small, bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 Tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar

Sauce:
½  cup barbecue sauce
½ cup marinara sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend

Toppings:
½  cup diced red onion
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup fresh mozzarella cheese shredded
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Additional toppings that are great:  pineapple tidbits, cooked bacon crumbles, sliced olives, and slice banana peppers.


Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper.  Heat oil in a large skillet.  Add seasoned chicken and stir fry until no pink remains.  Add 4 Tablespoons barbecue sauce and 1 Tablespoon brown sugar.  Let chicken simmer on low in sauce for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix ½ cup barbecue sauce, ½ marinara sauce, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend. 

Slice French bread in half to open and then each bottom and top into half to make 4 5-6 inch pieces.  Brush sauce mixture on top of each slice of bread. 

In another bowl mix the three cheeses and sprinkle just a pinch or two on top of sauce.  Then spoon some of the barbecue chicken on top of that.  Top with more cheese, onions, bell pepper and cilantro.  You may also add pineapple tidbits, bacon bits, slice olives, and sliced banana peppers.

Bake for  12-15 minutes until all cheese is melted and bubbly. 

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