Barbecue Chicken Pizza Recipe to the Rescue When Suffering from Joint Pain
My Barbecue Chicken Pizza recipe might be everyone’s favorite of all the BBQ Chicken Pizza recipes! Are you in the mood for this American favorite but think it is not good for you? I have the answer! This is the best BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe, now no need to order out! I promise you can make it easier in your home than ordering out! And, so much better for you. Are you wondering what pizza has to do with arthritis recipes? This delicious healthy and simple Barbecue Chicken Pizza actually is from my Toss the Fork Chapter in my Eating Well to Fight Arthritis cookbook. Plus, with Rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce and a pizza crust – one of my simple arthritis recipes!
| Servings 8 servings |
- 1 green pepper cored and thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 thin pizza crust 12-inch
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce thicker variety
- 1 cup cooked chicken breasts sliced or shredded
- 1 cup part-skim Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sauté green pepper and onion until crisp tender.
- Spread pizza crust with barbecue sauce. Sprinkle evenly with green pepper mixture, chicken, both cheeses and green onion. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown.
Per Serving: Calories 231, Calories from Fat 25%, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 28mg, Sodium 498mg, Carbohydrates 27g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 11g, Protein 15g, Dietary Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 1/2 lean meat
Here’s The Deal About My Arthritis Recipes!
I have a dear friend with Rheumatoid arthritis and I listened to her talk about her issues. My anti inflammatory cookbook packs healthy easy recipes to simplify cooking. Truly, this arthritis cookbook was inspired by my friend who has Rheumatoid Arthritis.
She explained that it is difficult to hold utensils using fine motor skills when the arthritis is painful in her hand and finger joints. Foods that don’t use utensils, like pizza, burgers and sandwiches make it easier to eat. Most importantly, as you can see my arthritis recipes feed everyone!
I Have Arthritis Short-Cuts
When making Barbecue Chicken Pizza recipe, look for pre-chopped ingredients like chopped onions, sliced bell peppers, and baby carrots when cooking to reduce the need for fine motor skills. BBQ Chicken Pizza recipes can be an easy throw-together meal using leftover or rotisserie chicken. Store-bought crust, pre-shredded cheese and pre-sliced bell peppers also make this spectacular meal easy on the joints. Eliminate the cutter all-together and make single serving pizzas – I like to make several and keep in the freezer for an easy go-to healthy frozen dinner on a busy night!
Do you have a good pizza cutter for your BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipes?
I happen to love BBQ Chicken Pizza recipes and everyone needs a good pizza cutter. OK, I have both these pizza cutters and honestly, I go back and forth which to use. I have had the traditional OXO Good Grips pizza cutter wheel for years and it might be easier for arthritis recipes. Dependable and cuts right through the pizza. So, I decided to buy this KITCHY wheel as I had been hearing a lot about it. Yes, it works great. Everyone needs a pizza cutter and hopefully, you are making my pizza recipes instead of ordering out! You’ll think this is the best BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe because of how easy it is to make and how good it is!
OXO Good Grips 4-inch Pizza Wheel and CutterKitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel, Super Sharp, Cleans Easy
Yes, My Healthy Chicken Ingredients Great for Arthritis Recipes – Calcium Rich
Did you know that by choosing low-fat cheese and dairy products, you are consuming more calcium? This is because the fat in milk doesn’t contain calcium, helping with healthy weight management, and boosting bone-building calcium intake. My Arthritis cookbook even includes a Good For Your Bones Chapter!
And, move over orange juice, as 1 cup bell pepper provides 200% of your daily recommendation of vitamin C. Now, you can think of this as a healthy Barbecue Chicken pizza recipe! Red bell peppers include more Vitamin C and actually have a milder taste.
More Chicken Pizza Recipes That Are Also Arthritis Recipes
My healthy Chicken Fajita Pizza recipe is another delicious way to use leftover chicken! Shredded chicken found in the grocery makes it easy to create delicious chicken pizza recipes for a last minute meal. I look for creative ways to use chicken for healthy eating and enjoying your favorite recipes. I think everyone adores these easy healthy chicken pizza recipe and my best BBQ chicken pizza recipe is the proof!
The cover of my arthritis cookbook is even a pizza recipe: Chicken Pizza Recipe: Chicken and Spinach Pizza Fight Inflammation
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BBQ chicken pizza is my absolute favorite and I was craving it so bad I made this recipe at 9 in the morning. It tastes so good! Thank you very much HOLLY!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe and I hope you will try others. 9:00am approval is a definite winner.