Description
This Cranberry Chicken & Brie Pizza recipe is a sweet and savory twist on classic pizza. Featuring creamy brie cheese, tart cranberry sauce, and tender chicken on a golden crust, it’s perfect for holiday dinners or cozy weeknights. An easy gourmet meal with simple ingredients and unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
1 ball pizza dough
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
4 oz brie cheese, sliced
1/3 cup cranberry sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
1. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness and transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Pre-bake at 425°F for 5-7 minutes if using a thick crust.
2. Spread cranberry sauce thinly over the dough to coat the surface.
3. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the cranberry layer, then evenly distribute the brie slices and cooked chicken.
4. Bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust is golden.
5. Remove from oven, brush crust edges with olive oil, and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if using. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
This pizza is perfect for using leftover roast chicken or rotisserie.
For extra flavor, drizzle with hot honey before serving.
Use a pizza stone for an extra crispy crust base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 slices)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg