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Chicken Pesto Pizza with slices laid out on a parchment paper.
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4.75 from 24 votes

Chicken Pesto Pizza Recipe

Savor the summer with this delightful Chicken Pesto Pizza! Made with a homemade crust, zesty pesto, tender chicken, gooey mozzarella, and a dash of pine nuts for an unforgettable taste experience.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 1 ball pizza dough
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 cup seasoned grilled chicken optional
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp basil leaves fresh
  • pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Make dough according to the recipe's directions (or use store-bought dough); set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 14-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined pizza pan. Fold over the extra inch of dough to form the crust, pressing to seal. Brush with olive oil. Dock the center of the pizza with a fork to prevent large bubbles from forming. Place in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, remove and set aside.
  • Spread the ¼ cup of pesto over the top, then add half of the mozzarella cheese. Toss the chicken in the remaining pesto and add it to the pizza, then top with the remaining mozzarella and the pine nuts.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan, fresh basil, and red pepper flakes. Cut and serve.

Notes

-Don't want to use pine nuts? Swap them out for your favorite nut!-Don't want chicken? It's delicious without it too!-You can easily double this recipe!-If you want to add even more flavor to this pizza, try brushing the crust with olive oil right after it comes out of the oven and the sprinkle it with a bit of garlic salt!
To STORE your Chicken Pesto Pizza, place it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. It will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To FREEZE, wrap individual slices for easy reheating. Frozen pizza remains good for up to 2 months.
REHEAT it by placing a slice in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for about 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 10serving | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2mg