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Chicken basil pesto pizza

CHICKEN BASIL PESTO PIZZA

Chicken Basil Pesto Pizza, a simple and quick weeknight dinner for all to enjoy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 6 people
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough refrigerated garlic and herb dough
  • 3-4 Tbsp basil pesto
  • 1 and 1/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Cup mixed greens (Spinach and arugular)
  • 1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes cut in halves

CHICKEN

  • 1 large chicken breast (~ 3/4 pound)
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary, thyme, dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Remove pizza dough from refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking.

THE CHICKEN

  • Cut chicken breasts into small chunks. Then season with 1 tsp basil,1/4 tsp rosemary, thyme, dried oregano,1/2 tsp salt,1/4 tsp black pepper and 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet, add chicken and sear, stirring often for 7-10 minutes until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

THE PIZZA

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Grease a 14 inch low rim baking sheet with olive oil. Place dough on baking sheet. Oil your fingers and flatten dough into a disc. Then lift and carefully stretch dough using fingers and knuckles until about 14 inches. Place dough back on greased baking sheet. Stretch more to cover sheet if necessary.
  • Bake dough for 5-7 minutes until it can hold its shape. Remove and carefully flip onto a clean chopping board.
  • Evenly Spread 3-4 Tbsp basil pesto on crust. Then follow with 1 and 1/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese.
  • Then add 1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes , cooked chicken, 1 Cup mixed greens and 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese.
  • Carefully place directly on middle rack and bake for 10-12 more minutes or until cheese is melted and crust slightly brown.
  • Remove from oven and place on a clean cutting board. Finish off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and more basil pesto if desired.
  • Cut and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 905mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 491IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken pesto pizza, pizza night
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