Chicken & Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Chicken & Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 leaves Fresh Basil; 1 Tablespoon Pine Nuts; 3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 1- 1/2 ounce, weight Chicken Breast; 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder; 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano; Olive Oil, For Cooking The Chicken; 1 whole Regular Crust Pizza; 4 Tablespoons Gorgonzola; 1 cup Arugula; Salt And Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

Servings: persons

6 leaves Fresh Basil
1 Tablespoon Pine Nuts
3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cups Olive Oil
1- 1/2 ounce, weight Chicken Breast
1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
Olive Oil, For Cooking The Chicken
1 whole Regular Crust Pizza
4 Tablespoons Gorgonzola
1 cup Arugula
Salt And Pepper
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

1
Pesto sauce: Grab a grinder or food processor.
2
Grind basil, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese.
3
Add olive oil until its spreadable.
4
(Typical pesto calls for garlic but I forgot it in the recipe.
5
You can add it if you like but the garlic powder on the chicken made up for it.)
6
Set aside.
7
Chicken breast: Rise the chicken breast, place in a plate and season.
8
I just sprinkled about 1/2 a tablespoon of each spice on both sides of the chicken breasts.
9
Heat a skillet and coat with olive oil.
10
Cook chicken about 3-4 minutes each side.
11
Pizza assembly: Grab the pizza crust, set on a cookie sheet and spread some pesto.
12
Bake for 15 minutes.
13
Now, thinly slice the chicken breast.
14
Add to the pizza, bake for another 15 minutes.
15
Add gorgonzola and bake for 5 minutes.
16
Got some extra grated parmesan?
17
Put it on it, too.
18
Serve with a side of arugula tossed with sea salt, ground pepper, and balsamic vinegar when ready to eat.

432

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 leaves Fresh Basil, 1 Tablespoon Pine Nuts, 3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 cups Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Pesto Pizza 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.

Chicken & Pesto Pizza

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