Bbq Chicken Pizza With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Name: Bbq Chicken Pizza With Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 grilled chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces; 4 slices of cooked and crumbled applewood smoked bacon; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 sliced colorful sweet peppers; 10 quartered spinach leaves, with the stems removed; 5 sliced fresh mushrooms; pizza dough, for a large size pizza; olive oil, for grilling onions and mixed mushrooms; salt; Base sauce; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Topping Sauce; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked is best if available); 1 crushed garlic clove; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt

Servings: persons

2 grilled chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
4 slices of cooked and crumbled applewood smoked bacon
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 sliced colorful sweet peppers
10 quartered spinach leaves, with the stems removed
5 sliced fresh mushrooms
pizza dough, for a large size pizza
olive oil, for grilling onions and mixed mushrooms
salt
Base sauce
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
Topping Sauce
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked is best if available)
1 crushed garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt

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["If chicken is not grilled grill chicken and seson with season salt, cut into bite size pieces, set aside.", "Roll out the pizza dough, lightly olive oil the crust, transfer to a ""cornmealed"" pizza stone or cookie sheet and prepare the ingredients for the base sauce in a small bowl. Spread the base sauce on the dough and put in a preheated 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. This prevents a soggy pizza dough.", "While the dough is cooking grill onions and mushrooms on a cast iron grill (if you do not have a grill, do it in a skillet). Lightly salt to taste.", "After the pizza dough has cooked for ten minutes, take it out and put a 3/4 of the grated cheeses on the pizza put all of the toppings on, putting the onions and mushrooms last. Top with the remaining 1/4 of cheese. Put in the oven for another 10-15 minutes.", "While waiting for the pizza to cook, make the cilantro sauce topping, by blending ingredients in a food processor and placing it in a ziplock bag.", "When pizza is done, cut the tip of the cilantro sauce bag with scissors and drizzle over the pizza."]

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 grilled chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces, 4 slices of cooked and crumbled applewood smoked bacon, 1 medium onion, sliced, 1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Bbq Chicken Pizza With Cilantro Pesto 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!

Bbq Chicken Pizza With Cilantro Pesto

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Variations & substitutions

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