Description
This Tzatziki Chicken & Veggie Naan Pizza combines the fresh flavors of Mediterranean tzatziki sauce with tender spiced chicken and vibrant vegetables on a soft naan bread base. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect quick and delicious meal that offers a unique twist on traditional pizza with healthy and flavorful ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 pieces naan bread (store-bought or homemade)
Chicken & Seasoning
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Cheese & Sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to evenly coat the pieces with the seasoning.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the seasoned chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove from heat and slice thinly.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to crisp the naan and melt the cheese.
- Assemble the pizzas: Place the naan breads on a baking sheet. Spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce over each naan, then evenly distribute the cooked chicken slices on top.
- Add vegetables and cheese: Arrange the diced cucumbers, sliced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes over the chicken. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on each naan.
- Bake the pizzas: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the naan edges are golden and crisp.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, slice, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red chili flakes to the chicken seasoning.
- Use homemade tzatziki for an authentic flavor or choose a high-quality store-bought option for convenience.
- You can substitute mozzarella with feta cheese for a tangier Mediterranean taste.
- Leftover chicken can be cooked ahead of time to speed up assembly.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free naan bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
