Chicken Pesto Pan Pizza
Savor the ultimate combination of bold and fresh flavors with this Chicken Pesto Pan Pizza, crafted to perfection in a cast-iron skillet for a crispy, golden crust. This easy homemade pizza features a vibrant pesto sauce as the base, topped with tender shredded chicken, gooey mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Parmesan for an extra cheesy finish. Bursts of sweetness from halved cherry tomatoes and aromatic Italian seasoning bring balance to every bite. Prepped and baked in under 40 minutes, this skillet pizza recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Garnish with fresh basil for a fragrant, restaurant-quality touch, and serve it straight from the pan for a truly rustic and satisfying meal that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pizza dough
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 0.5 cup Pesto sauce
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Cornmeal (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Grease a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan with olive oil. For a crispier crust, dust the pan with cornmeal.
Roll out the pizza dough into a circle slightly larger than your skillet, then carefully press it into the skillet, ensuring it goes up the sides slightly to form a lip.
Spread the pesto sauce evenly across the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Top the pesto with shredded or cubed chicken, followed by an even layer of mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella for an extra layer of flavor.
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese. Season the entire pizza with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Place the skillet on the stove over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to help the bottom of the crust begin to cook.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pizza cool for about 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Slice and serve hot straight from the pan!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.8 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.9 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 5455 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.6 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 169.1 g | 338% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1819 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1670 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
