Who says you need to wait forever for homemade pizza? With naan bread as your base, you can whip up a personal-sized pie that’s ready in just 10 minutes. These quick, customizable naan bread pizzas are perfect for busy weeknights, solo lunches, or impressive appetizers when friends drop by unexpectedly.
From classic Margherita to dessert-inspired delights, you’ll find endless ways to top these crispy, chewy flatbreads without sacrificing flavor or time. Grab your favorite naan, preheat the oven, and let’s get cooking!
1. Classic Margherita Naan Pizza
Ingredients
– 1 plain naan bread
– 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
– ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– Fresh basil leaves
– Drizzle of olive oil
– Pinch of salt & pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the naan.
3. Sprinkle mozzarella, scatter basil leaves, and season.
4. Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden.
5. Finish with a quick olive oil drizzle.
2. Pepperoni Party Naan Pizza
Ingredients
– 1 garlic-flavored naan
– 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
– ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
– 12–15 pepperoni slices
– Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Coat the naan with sauce, top with cheese and pepperoni.
3. Bake 8–10 minutes until pepperoni crisps at the edges.
4. Sprinkle red pepper flakes for extra heat.
3. BBQ Chicken Naan Pizza
Ingredients
– 1 naan bread
– 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
– ½ cup cooked, shredded chicken
– ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
– 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
– Fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Spread BBQ sauce on naan, add chicken, cheese, and onions.
3. Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese melts.
4. Top with chopped cilantro before serving.
4. Veggie Supreme Naan Pizza
Ingredients
– 1 whole-wheat naan
– 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
– ¼ cup part-skim mozzarella
– 2 tablespoons bell peppers, diced
– 2 tablespoons mushrooms, sliced
– 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
– Olive oil spray
Instructions
1. Set oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Layer sauce, cheese, and veggies on naan.
3. Lightly spray with olive oil.
4. Bake 8–10 minutes until veggies soften.
5. Pesto & Goat Cheese Naan Pizza
Ingredients
– 1 naan bread
– 2 tablespoons basil pesto
– 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
– ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– Handful baby spinach
Instructions
1. Preheat to 450°F (232°C).
2. Spread pesto on naan, top with goat cheese and tomatoes.
3. Bake 8–10 minutes.
4. Scatter fresh spinach before slicing.
6. Greek Salad Naan Pizza
Ingredients
– 1 naan
– 2 tablespoons hummus or tzatziki
– ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
– 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, sliced
– 2 tablespoons cucumber, diced
– Sprinkle dried oregano
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Spread hummus/tzatziki, add feta and olives.
3. Bake 8–10 minutes.
4. Top with diced cucumber and oregano.
7. Buffalo Chicken Naan Pizza
Ingredients
– 1 naan bread
– 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
– ½ cup cooked, shredded chicken
– ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack
– Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for drizzling)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Spread buffalo sauce, add chicken and cheese.
3. Bake 8–10 minutes.
4. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
8. Taco Naan Pizza
Ingredients
– 1 naan bread
– 2 tablespoons refried beans
– ¼ cup cooked taco meat (seasoned)
– ¼ cup shredded cheddar
– 2 tablespoons salsa
– Fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Spread beans on naan, top with meat and cheese.
3. Bake 8–10 minutes.
4. Add salsa and cilantro after baking.
9. Breakfast Naan Pizza
Ingredients
– 1 naan bread
– 1 egg
– 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar
– 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
– Salt & pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Sprinkle cheese and bacon on naan.
3. Crack egg in the center.
4. Bake 8–10 minutes until egg whites set.
5. Season and serve.
10. Nutella & Strawberry Dessert Naan Pizza
Ingredients
– 1 plain naan
– 2 tablespoons Nutella
– ¼ cup sliced strawberries
– Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Warm naan for 3–4 minutes.
3. Spread Nutella, top with strawberries.
4. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy immediately.
Ready in about 10 minutes, these naan bread pizzas are proof that you can satisfy pizza cravings without the hassle. Mix and match toppings, experiment with sauces, or customize each pie for everyone at the table. Next time you need a quick, delicious meal or snack, reach for naan—and let the pizza party begin!