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Chicken Pesto Pizza

Chicken Pesto Pizza

Delicious Chicken Pesto Pizza topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

Dough and Sauce

  • 1 pound pizza dough homemade pizza dough
  • 1 cup pesto sauce homemade or store-bought

Toppings

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved lengthwise
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts toasted
  • 1 tablespoon sliced basil

Pan Preparation

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
  • 2 teaspoons cornmeal optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Allow the prepared pizza dough to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Set the oven rack to the lowest position and set the temperature to 500ºF (260ºC).
  • Lightly brush a large baking sheet with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle cornmeal on the pan, if desired.
  • On a lightly floured surface, stretch and shape the dough into a 10-inch circle—transfer to the baking sheet. Use your fingers to press into a 12-inch circle. Leave the edges slightly thicker, about ½-inch tall and wide.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding some red pepper flakes or extra herbs to the toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Pesto Pizza, Chicken Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Pesto Pizza, Pizza, Quick Pizza
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