Avocado Pesto Chicken Mexican Pizza #Ragu Recipe

Name: Avocado Pesto Chicken Mexican Pizza #Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil; ¼ cup fresh cilantro; ½ cup pine nuts; 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups olive oil; ½ cup Ragu Pasta Sauce; 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into half-inch strips); 12 inches pizza dough, crust; 1 cup drained black beans; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh basil
¼ cup fresh cilantro
½ cup pine nuts
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups olive oil
½ cup Ragu Pasta Sauce
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into half-inch strips)
12 inches pizza dough, crust
1 cup drained black beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1
To make pesto: Add basil, cilantro, pine nuts, avocados, lemon juice, salt and garlic to a food processor.
2
Pulse until combined.
3
Very slowly add olive oil and pulse, scraping sides if needed, until you reach a smooth consistency.
4
Stir in Ragu tomato sauce.
5
To make pizza: Heat a bit of olive oil to medium-high heat in medium saute on non-stick pan.
6
Add chicken strips.
7
Cook 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until completely cooked and opaque white.
8
Remove from pan.
9
Cook or heat pizza dough according to package directions, then set oven to 425 degrees F.
10
Evenly top cooked pizza crust with prepared pesto sauce, then chicken.
11
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
12
Bake 7-8 minutes until all ingredients are heated through and cheese melts.
13
Slice and serve.

1466

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh basil, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, ½ cup pine nuts, 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed, and more.

Yes, Avocado Pesto Chicken Mexican Pizza #Ragu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Avocado Pesto Chicken Mexican Pizza #Ragu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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