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Chicken Pesto Pizza

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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.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: International
Calories: 749

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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Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded chicken over the pesto sauce.
  5. Top with mozzarella cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, and red onions.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
  10. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 749kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 36gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 1379mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 998IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 4mg

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