CHICKEN BASIL PESTO PIZZA
Chicken Basil Pesto Pizza, a simple and quick weeknight dinner for all to enjoy.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Servings 6 people
Calories 370 kcal
- 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
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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.
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