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Quick Pizza

Slice over naan with pizza sauce, mozzarella, peppers and red onion. Built around Chicken Strips, with clear prep, reliable sequencing and practical make-ahead notes.

Prep12 minCook14 minTotal26 minServes4LevelEasy
Watson Ridge Chicken Strips product serving

Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Heat the oven and cook the chicken

    Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare the Chicken Strips according to the package directions, stopping one to two minutes early because it will finish with the assembled dish.

  2. 02

    Prepare the base

    Arrange four naan breads in one even layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan or oven-safe platter. An even layer gives the centre and edges the same crisp finish.

  3. 03

    Add sauce carefully

    Distribute the tomato pizza sauce in small spoonfuls rather than one heavy layer. This keeps the base crisp while spreading flavour throughout.

  4. 04

    Layer the toppings

    Add the chicken, thinly sliced sweet peppers and red onion and half of the shredded mozzarella and torn basil. Keep delicate or cold ingredients aside until after baking.

  5. 05

    Bake until finished

    Bake until the base is crisp, the chicken is hot throughout and any cheese is fully melted, about 5 to 8 minutes. Rotate the pan once for even colour.

  6. 06

    Finish and portion

    Add the reserved fresh toppings and remaining shredded mozzarella and torn basil. Let the dish stand for 2 minutes, then portion so every serving gets chicken, crunch and sauce.

Cook with confidence

Notes that make it work

Follow the package

Preparation directions vary by product and appliance. Use the current package as the authority for cooking temperature and time.

Protect the texture

Rest the cooked chicken briefly and add wet sauces as late as possible so crisp coatings and grilled surfaces keep their character.

Make components ahead

Wash and cut the produce, mix the sauce and prepare the base in advance. Cook the chicken closest to serving time.

Store responsibly

Cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate in sealed containers and follow current food-safety guidance when reheating and serving.

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