Southwest Chicken Naan Pizza

Pizza night with a fun new spin! Naan flatbreads make a great pizza crust for your next family pizza night. Enjoy a southwest take with chicken, black beans, tomatoes and corn, or let kids pick out their own toppings for a build your own pizza.

If you’re looking for a tasty and healthy pizza recipe, consider the benefits of a Southwest Chicken Naan pizza. Not only is it made with whole wheat Naan flatbread, but it’s also easy to prepare. This quick and easy recipe is certainly one that rivals the taste of your favorite takeout or sit-down restaurant. This recipe uses classic pizza ingredients and adds a twist of southwest flavor with the addition of ranch dressing and Monterey Jack cheese. The best part is it will be ready in 20 minutes or less and dinner is done!

What Do You Need for the Southwest Chicken Naan Pizza?

The ingredients could not be easier! To serve four people, you’ll need two whole wheat Naan flatbreads, olive oil, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, shredded cooked chicken, cooked black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, a green onion, and some ranch dressing. That’s it! Save extra time by using a rotisserie chicken, pre-shredded cheese, canned black beans and corn, and store-bought ranch dressing.

Air Fryer Cherry Tomatoes

Use this as the perfect opportunity to get your littles in the kitchen too! They can easily help you prep the pizzas! And, if you need more servings or just want to have leftovers, simply grab more Naan flatbreads and additional ingredients and have yourself a Naan pizza making party!

What if You Don’t Like the Ingredients in This Pizza?

We get it! Not everyone is going to enjoy every ingredient in this southwest chicken naan pizza, and that’s okay. The good news is, because you are making it at home you can completely customize it to your tastes and liking. 

For example, instead of using corn and black beans and ranch dressing, you could make a delicious BBQ chicken naan pizza complete with pineapple, red onion, mozzarella cheese, cilantro, and red pepper flakes. You could even make it more like a traditional pizza complete with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.

shredded chicken for southwest naan pizzas

Or maybe you love the southwest idea but feel like it needs a little kick. You could swap out the Monterey Jack for some Pepper Jack and add a few jalapenos to the top. And, you could sub in spicy ranch for the ranch dressing giving the whole pie a spicy makeover that will knock your socks off.

You could even make your pizza a sweet pizza! A blend of cinnamon and sugar combined with sliced strawberries and a drizzle of hazelnut spread could make for a sweet treat that rivals any bakery in the area!

There are so many things you can do with your pizza pie. The toppings, combinations, and even whether it’s a white or wheat base are all up to you.

naan bread pizzas with chicken

The goal of any recipe is to fill the belly, but if you’re not happy with what you’re putting into your belly, you can change it. Make it your own. What will you put on your naan pizza next?

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Southwest Chicken Naan Pizza

Amanda Keefer
Pizza night with a fun new spin! Naan flatbreads make a great pizza crust for your next family pizza night. Enjoy a southwest take with chicken, black beans, tomatoes and corn, or let kids pick out their own toppings for a build your own pizza.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Entree & Main Dishes
Servings 4
Calories 441 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole wheat Naan flatbreads
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • 4 ounces shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium black beans drained, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup corn
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Brush flatbreads with oil. Sprinkle with ½ cup cheese and top with chicken, beans, tomatoes and corn. Sprinkle with remainder of cheese.
  • Place flatbread directly on rack in oven and bake 8-10 minutes, or until ingredients warmed through and cheese is melted.
  • Top with green onions and serve with dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 705mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 313IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 265mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, easy dinner, naan, pizza
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