Garlic Naan Chicken Enchilada Pizzas (Printable)

Crisp naan bases loaded with enchilada sauce, chicken, cheese and jalapeños

# Components:

→ Base and Sauce

01 - 4 garlic naan breads
02 - 1 cup enchilada sauce, red or green

→ Protein and Cheese

03 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
04 - 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Toppings

05 - 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
08 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt for drizzling
09 - Lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place garlic naan breads on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Evenly spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over each naan bread, leaving a small border around the edges.
04 - Top each naan with shredded chicken, then sprinkle 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the chicken layer.
05 - Scatter jalapeño slices and red onion slices evenly over the cheese.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and naan edges are crisp.
07 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in half an hour, which means you can feed people without spending your entire evening in the kitchen.
  • The contrast between crispy naan edges and gooey cheese is genuinely addictive in a way that surprises you every time.
  • It's the kind of fusion dish that actually works because both cuisines bring something real to the plate, not just for novelty's sake.
02 -
  • If you don't use parchment paper, the bottoms of your naan will stick and you'll spend five minutes scraping and cursing, which I learned so you wouldn't have to.
  • Don't oversaturate the naan with sauce or it becomes bread soup instead of pizza, and the cheese won't melt evenly because it slides around too much.
03 -
  • Buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it yourself instead of buying pre-shredded because it tastes noticeably better and the cost is usually identical.
  • Keep lime wedges on the table because even people who don't think they like citrus will reach for one, and it changes the whole flavor experience of the pizza.
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