Name: Chicken Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough; 1/2 cup pesto sauce; 2 cups chicken (cooked and shredded); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced); 1/4 cup red onions (sliced); Fresh basil leaves (for garnish); Salt and pepper (to taste)

Chicken Pesto Pizza

Chicken Pesto Pizza is a delicious pizza topped with tender pieces of chicken, flavorful pesto sauce, and usually some combination of cheese, tomatoes, and other toppings. It’s a tasty and popular choice for pizza lovers looking for a unique and savory flavor combination.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Lunch

Cuisine International

Servings servings

Calories 749 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound pizza dough
1/2 cup pesto sauce
2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
1/4 cup red onions sliced
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded chicken over the pesto sauce.
Top with mozzarella cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, and red onions.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Slice and enjoy!

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Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.

Nutrition

Calories: 749kcal (37%)Carbohydrates: 59g (20%)Protein: 36g (72%)Fat: 41g (63%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 141mg (47%)Sodium: 1379mg (60%)Potassium: 319mg (9%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 998IU (20%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 205mg (21%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword chicken

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