Garlic Naan Chicken Enchilada Pizzas (Printable Version)

Crispy garlic naan topped with enchilada sauce, chicken, cheddar and jalapeños. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Breads & Base

01 - 4 garlic naan breads

→ Protein

02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Sauces

03 - 1 cup red enchilada sauce

→ Cheeses

04 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables & Toppings

05 - 1 to 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
08 - Lime wedges for serving

→ Oils & Other

09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Place garlic naan breads on prepared baking sheets. Lightly brush each naan with olive oil for enhanced crispiness.
03 - Distribute approximately 0.25 cup enchilada sauce evenly over each naan, leaving a small border around edges.
04 - Distribute shredded chicken evenly across sauced naan breads.
05 - Sprinkle cheddar cheese over each naan with even coverage.
06 - Add sliced jalapeños and red onion across pizza surfaces.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns golden and naan edges become crisp.
08 - Remove from oven and cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
09 - Slice pizzas and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients
  • Perfect fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors
  • Versatile recipe that can be easily customized
  • Great for using up leftover chicken
02 -
  • For extra flavor, mix a teaspoon of smoked paprika or chili powder into the enchilada sauce
  • Pre-bake the naan for 2-3 minutes before adding toppings if you prefer an extra-crispy base
  • Pat the chicken dry before adding to prevent excess moisture that could make the naan soggy
  • Allow the pizzas to rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing to help the cheese set
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