By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 12
153 cal · 25 min
BBQ Chicken Pizza on English Muffins
Recipe GLPRfcd62d7ac9d39f
Individual BBQ chicken pizzas made on toasted whole wheat English muffins. Each crispy muffin base is topped with tender cooked chicken, smoky cheddar cheese, sautéed bell peppers, and tangy barbecue sauce for a quick, satisfying main dish that serves 12.
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Ingredients
6 whole wheat English muffins, split in half
1 1/2 cups cooked skinless chicken breast, shredded or cut into bite-sized pieces
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the split English muffins on a baking sheet, cut-side up, and lightly toast them for 2-3 minutes until they start to firm up but are not yet golden brown.
While the muffins toast, heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized.
In a small bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated.
Remove the partially toasted muffins from the oven. Divide the BBQ chicken mixture evenly among the 12 muffin halves, spreading it across each one.
Top each muffin with sautéed bell pepper pieces, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over all the muffin pizzas.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Comments
This is a solid weeknight meal that checks most boxes for a Charlotte family. All ingredients are standard stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI—no special trips needed. Cost per serving lands around $1.20–$1.40 depending on chicken and sauce prices, which is reasonable for a pizza-style dish. The stated 25 minutes is honest if you use rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked breasts; from raw chicken breast, add 15 minutes to account for cooking through. Twelve servings make it a genuine party or batch-cooking play, though it's not a leftover star—reheating can dry out the cheese and muffin, so save it for the same day or plan to eat fresh.
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