Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of this Chicken Pesto Pizza, where tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and gooey cheeses come together on a crispy crust for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough:
1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
Pesto:
1/2 cup basil pesto
Chicken:
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
Cheeses:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional Toppings:
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Roll Dough: Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface, transfer to parchment paper.
- Add Toppings: Spread pesto, add chicken, cheeses, tomatoes, and onion. Drizzle with oil, season, and transfer to the hot stone.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with basil, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quick option.
- Enhance with sun-dried tomatoes or pine nuts for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
