Perfect Chicken Pesto Pizza
Experience pizza night elevated with the Perfect Chicken Pesto Pizza—a vibrant medley of fresh, wholesome ingredients atop a golden, crispy crust. This quick and easy recipe features a base of aromatic pesto sauce, generously topped with tender, shredded chicken breast, melted fresh mozzarella, and a sprinkle of savory Parmesan. Juicy cherry tomatoes add bursts of sweetness, while a drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil leaves complete this gourmet masterpiece. Ready in just 35 minutes, this flavor-packed pizza is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether you're craving classic Italian flavors or looking to impress with a unique homemade pizza, this recipe is your ticket to pizzeria-perfect results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (14-16 oz) Pizza dough
- 0.33 cup Pesto sauce
- 1 cup (shredded or cubed) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (shredded) Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or your preferred thickness.
Transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the surface of the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Place the shredded or cubed chicken evenly over the pesto sauce.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top, covering the chicken and sauce.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the pizza.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Carefully transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the hot pizza stone or a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.0 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.3 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 367 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 5253 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 163.4 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1734 mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1018 mg | 22% | |
*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.
