Nectarine Pizza

This Nectarine Pizza balances sweet and juicy nectarines with salty and savory blue cheese. Add a tangy balsamic glaze that plays so well with the herbal and grassy thyme, a bed of mild mozzarella cheese, and optional chicken and you've got a showstopping dinner. Prep is extra easy thanks to flatbread or pita bread, so there's no excuse not to make a nectarine pizza any day of the week! If nectarines are in season, this is one of the simplest and most flavorful ways you can give them a savory twist.

Balancing sweet and savory flavors in one dish is one of my favorite ways to eat. When the sweet comes from in-season aromatic, ripe, gorgeous nectarines and the savory comes from briny blue cheese, I'm in heaven. 

Are you looking for a few more 30-minute meals to break the monotony of the weeknight dinner? Try my Cashew Nut Mango, Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad, or Lemon Ricotta Shells. All of these recipes are quick, kid-approved, and full of flavor!

Ingredients

I include ingredient notes here when I think they'll be helpful, including ways to source, any preparation tips, or why I've chosen a particular ingredient. Be sure to check out the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and their quantities!

• Pita or Flatbread - In the photos we used a naan-style flatbread from Trader Joe's, but pita bread will also make a great quick pizza base. You can also use any parbaked pizza crust available in the supermarket like we do in this asparagus pizza.
• Olive Oil - Just a bit of olive oil is needed to brush the flatbread and oil the pan so that you can get maximum heat transfer without any sticking.
• Mozzarella - Mild mozzarella makes a great base for all of the big flavors that top this nectarine pizza. There's no sauce on this pizza, so the layer of mozzarella helps everything stay put.
• Nectarines - Choose nectarines that are just ripe so that they hold up to slicing and don't add too much moisture to the pizzas.
• Cooked Chicken - Use rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, or sliced leftover grilled chicken here. 
• Blue Cheese - Choose a blue cheese you love on its own. I use crumbled blue cheese from Trader Joe's. Don't skip the blue cheese, it's such a great pairing with the nectarines.
• Thyme - Thyme plays perfectly with both the nectarines and the blue cheese and adds a bright herbal note to the pizzas. Use fresh thyme if at all possible.
• Balsamic Glaze - I find this in large supermarkets as well as Trader Joe's. It is balsamic vinegar that has been cooked down until it is reduced to a molasses-like texture with intense floral, sweet, and tart notes.

Instructions

Before you start prep, place an oven rack 6-8" below your broiler element and preheat your oven broiler. The steps below show cooking two of the four flatbreads at a time, but they cook quickly so you can repeat the steps with the second batch.

Wash and pat the nectarines dry. Cut them in half and then into thin slices. Cube or shred the cooked chicken and strip the thyme stems of their leaves.

Oil an unlined sheet pan with one tablespoon of olive oil.

Brush the top and bottom of the flatbreads with the remaining oil.

Place the flatbreads face down on the sheet pan.

Broil for 1-2 minutes, until well toasted.

Flip the flatbreads over and add ¼ of the mozzarella to each one.

Wash and pat the nectarines dry. Cut them in half and then into thin slices. Cube or shred the cooked chicken and strip the thyme stems of their leaves.

Sprinkle the chicken over the nectarine slices.

Add the blue cheese and thyme to each flatbread.

Broil the pizzas for 3-4 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheeses are bubbly.

Top the pizzas with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Repeat the process for the second set of pizzas.

Slice the nectarine pizzas and serve them hot.

Grilled Nectarine Pizza

Grilling is a great option for these pizzas and you can do all four at once. Preheat the grill over high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Oil both sides of the flatbread and cook with the top side down for 3-4 minutes or until lightly charred and warmed through.

Flip the flatbreads over and add the toppings as above. Place them back on the grill for 3-4 minutes more, until the cheeses are melted. Adjust the heat so that your flatbreads are toasting and the toppings are getting heated through but the bread isn't burning.

Substitutions and Variations

The substitutions listed below have been tested in this recipe and work well. If you successfully make any other ingredient substitutions, let us know in the comments!

• Use Peaches - If you can only find peaches, use them in place of the nectarines. You can leave the peel on the peaches or remove it, your choice.
• Swap Blue Cheese - Blue cheese is scrumptious on this nectarine pizza, but if you want to swap it for another cheese try feta or goat cheese.
• Change the Herbs - Thyme leaves can be substituted with fresh oregano leaves and baked right along with the pizzas. If you want to use basil, try tearing it over the pizzas after they have broiled or grilled to keep that fresh flavor and color.

Equipment

Here are the kitchen tools I love to make preparation of nectarine pizzas simple and quick:

• Sheet Pans - I use sheet pans in two sizes, a quarter sheet pan (9" x 13") and a half sheet pan (13" x 18"). For this recipe, you can fit two flatbreads on a half sheet at a time. Sheet pans are so versatile in the kitchen. Buy a good quality set and you'll be using them for years. Mine have a very dark patina, so no judgement if yours look the same.
• Chef's Knife - An 8- or 10-inch chef's knife is an essential tool in any kitchen.  I use it for chopping the chicken, slicing the nectarines, and cutting the baked pizzas.
• Silicone Pastry Brush - I love this brush for oiling the flatbreads, but it's just as effective at adding barbecue sauce to grilled chicken, brushing egg wash over a pie crust, adding syrups to cakes, or adding glaze on baked goods. It's dishwasher safe and doesn't stain or hold flavors from other dishes.

Serving Suggestions

These nectarine pizzas can make up the whole meal! They are hearty and flavorful enough to stand on their own. You can also pair them with a salad to bulk up the meal.

Make This Recipe Kid Friendly

Let the kids help build these pizzas and you'll get some buy-in when it comes time to eat them. Offer all of the possible toppings plus a few safe favorites and let them customize their dinner to their liking. They may not reach for blue cheese or chicken, but they can eat right alongside you and there's really no difference in prep time. USe jarred pizza sauce, pepperoni, olives, or bell peppers and serve any unused toppings fresh at the table.

Storage

Store any leftover slices of nectarine pizza wrapped in foil in your refrigerator for up to three days. If you need to reheat slices later, I think the best method is to put them into a dry skillet, cover them with a lid, and heat over medium-high heat until crisp and warm. They also heat up really well in an air fryer or toaster oven.

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This post was originally titled Nectarine and Blue Cheese Pizza with Thyme. The post was updated in August 2026 to change the title, add extensive preparation details and step-by-step photos, and add additional post structure for easy navigation. The recipe was changed from the original August 2021 version to use only flatbread or parbaked crusts and to standardize ingredient measurements.