Pesto Chicken Pizza
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this mouthwatering Pesto Chicken Pizza, a perfect blend of fresh, savory, and herbaceous ingredients. With a golden, crispy crust as its base, this pizza is layered with a creamy pesto sauce, tender bites of shredded chicken, and a generous blanket of gooey mozzarella cheese. Juicy cherry tomatoes and red onion add bursts of flavor and color, while a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper enhance every bite. Finished with a garnish of fragrant fresh basil leaves, this quick, 30-minute recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Whether you're a pizza enthusiast or a pesto lover, this homemade creation is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (approximately 12 inches in diameter) Pizza dough
- 0.5 cup Pesto sauce
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup 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) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easier handling.
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Top the pesto with the shredded or diced cooked chicken, distributing it evenly across the pizza.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the chicken, covering the toppings with an even layer of cheese.
Add the sliced cherry tomatoes and red onion on top of the cheese for bursts of color and flavor.
Drizzle the olive oil over the assembled pizza and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Using the parchment paper, carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm. Enjoy your homemade pesto chicken pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1118 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% | |
*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.
