Make dinner super easy and fun with individual pita bread pizzas. This is a simple recipe that can be thrown together in a matter of minutes, for an easy delicious take on homemade pizza. And don’t just limit yourself to cheese and pepperoni, check out these 6 creative Pita Pizza combinations to choose from and to please EVERYONE!
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Pita Pizza
While I love making pizza with homemade pizza dough, there are many times I have not planned ahead and the dough is not ready for me.
And everyone is hungry!
That is when pita pizzas come to the rescue. By using pita bread as the base, homemade pizzas come together in minutes. This makes them perfect for busy nights, a quick lunch, or even a hearty snack.
And while there is nothing wrong with the traditional toppings of pizza sauce and cheese, I suggest branching out and trying a few new flavor varieties–you may be surprised how good these combinations are.
How To Make Individual Pita Pizzas
All pita pizzas start with a pita bread, of course. However, you could use Naan bread which works as a great substitute for pita bread in this recipe.
You can top mini pizzas however you like and not have to share with anyone. Or you can make a bunch of different varieties and sample a slice of each! These recipes are just ideas, but feel free to get creative and make up your own toppings, or use leftovers to top pita bread to create your own pita pizza creation.
Traditional Pita Pizza
What is better than classic tomato sauce smothered with cheese?
This cheese pita bread pizza is every kid’s favorite an incredibly easy to make! Feel free to add sliced pepperoni, as that is another classic pizza topping.
Buffalo Chicken Pita Pizza
I am a sucker for anything Buffalo Chicken! From Buffalo Chicken Tacos to Buffalo Chicken Bake, I could eat buffalo chicken every week.
For this Buffalo Chicken Pita Pizza, I simply used up some leftover shredded chicken and tossed it with Red’s Hot sauce. Once the chicken is layered over the pita bread, top with shredded colby or cheddar cheese and bake.
Want to feed a crowd? Check out the recipe for a large Buffalo Chicken Pizza with Carrot and Cucumber Slaw.
Savory Strawberry Pita Pizza
Strawberries and feta are MAGIC together. In salads and on savory pizzas.
Top a pita bread with some mozzarella and feta cheese and sliced strawberries and a 4 ingredient pita pizza is anything but boring. You can really take it over the top with the addition of a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Barbecue Chicken Pita Pizza
BBQ chicken pizza is a cult favorite. What is not to love when tangy barbecue sauce is mixed with shredded chicken and then smothered in cheese?
Whether you use leftover BBQ chicken or BBQ Pork, this mini BBQ pizza is irresistible.
I suggest spreading a thin layer of your favorite barbecue sauce on the pita pizza and then top it with shredded chicken (or pork) that is tossed with a bit of BBQ sauce itself. Top with cheddar or colby or even mozzarella cheese and then bake. Top with cilantro if desired to brighten up the flavors.
Greek Pita Pizza
If I had to pick a favorite, this Greek Pita pizza would be it! I adore anything with Spinach and Kalamative olives.
To make a Greek mini pizza, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on a pita. Top with fresh spinach, roasted peppers, mozzarella and feta cheese and sliced kalamative olives. Sprinkle with dried oregano and bake until cheese melts.
Peanut Butter Smores Pita Pizza
This peanut butter marshmallow chocolate chip pizza comes to you from my kids. And it is GENIUS!!
We spread the pita with a thin layer of creamy peanut butter (almond butter or sunflower butter would be great as well) and then topped with marshmallows and chocolate chips and baked in the oven until the marshmallows were toasted an the chocolate about melted. This sweet pizza is the perfect ending to pizza night!
Notes on Homemade Individual Pizzas
- Obviously my recipes for different types of pita bread pizzas are just to serve as a starting point and you can use any toppings your family desires.
- Naan Bread or even sandwich thins can be substituted for pita bread to make individual pizzas. You could even use homemade or store bought pizza dough for these recipes, but they would would need to be baked longer.
- Gluten free Naan Bread or pita bread can be used for gluten free individual pizzas. You can even use this recipe from Gluten Free on a Shoestring for homemade gluten free pita bread.
- This is a great recipe for a party. Just have toppings out for people to choose from and each person can make their own pizza. Bake up your guests creations, and everyone will have a pizza they are sure to love.
So the next time you find yourself busy with hungry mouths to feed, try out making Pita Pizzas. They are a super quick, super fun way to enjoy pizza at home. They also make a great option for when kids have friends over for dinner. Put out topping, pita bread, and let everyone make their own creation.
Pita Bread Pizzas
Ingredients
Classic Pizza Pita Pizza
- 1 pita bread
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 ounce mozzarella cheese shredded
Buffalo Chicken Pita Pizza
- 1 pita bread
- 1/4-1/3 cup shredded chicken
- 2 teaspoons cayenne hot sauce
- 1 ounce cheddar cheese shredded
Barbecue Chicken Pita Pizza
- 1 pita bread
- 1 1/2 tbsp barbecue sauce divided
- 1/4-1/3 cup shredded chicken
- 1 ounce cheddar cheese shredded
Strawberry Feta Pizza
- 1 pita bread
- 1 ounce mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp feta cheese crumbled
- 4 strawberries sliced
- drizzle of balsamic vinegar
Greek Pita Pizza
- 1 pita bread
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1/2 ounce mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp sliced roasted red peppers
- 1 tbsp sliced kalamative olives
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
Peanut Butter Smores Pita Pizza
- 1 pita bread
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp marshmallows
- 1-2 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Assemble each pizza with desired toppings. And bake for 10 minutes until cheese (or marshmallows are melted).
For BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza
- Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce on the pita pizza and then top it with shredded chicken (or pork) that is tossed with a bit of BBQ sauce itself. Top with cheese and then bake. Top with cilantro if desired.
For Buffalo Chicken Pita Pizza
- Toss chicken with hot sauce. and spread over pita. Top with cheddar cheese and bake until cheese is melted.
For Strawberry Feta Pita Pizza
- Top a pita bread with the cheese and then sliced strawberries. Bake until cheese melted and then drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
For Cheese Pita Pizza
- Spread pita with tomato sauce and then top with cheese. Bake until cheese melts.
For Greek Pita Pizza
- Spread pita with tomato sauce and then top with spinach, peppers, and olives. Top with both cheeses and dried oregano. Bake until cheese melts.
For Smores Pita Pizza
- Spread Peanut Butter over pita bread. Sprinkle marshmallows and chocolate evenly over peanut butter and bake until marshmallows are toasted and chocolate begins to melt.
Such a fun way to make pizza! Saving this for our next pizza night!
YAY! It is such an easy way to make the whole family happy!
thanks for sharing! love this recipe
You bet!