Chicken Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Chicken Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ⅛ cups warm water; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons yeast; ½ cup pesto sauce; 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 10 ounces diced boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 (7 ounce) can mushrooms (or fresh); ½ cup sliced kalamata olive; ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts; 1 medium tomatoes, sliced; 1 green pepper, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced

Servings: persons

1 ⅛ cups warm water
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons yeast
½ cup pesto sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 ounces diced boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (7 ounce) can mushrooms (or fresh)
½ cup sliced kalamata olive
½ cup marinated artichoke hearts
1 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced

1
Place the ingredients for the dough in the bread machine in the order given (ending with the yeast).
2
Set to the dough cycle.
3
When done, remove to floured board, if using immediately.
4
Or place in a bowl greased with olive oil, turn to coat it, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
5
Shape pizza dough into a crust, roughly 15 inches, and place on a lightly floured cookie sheet.
6
Bake in the preheated 400 degree oven for about 8 minutes until mostly baked.
7
(Sometimes piercing the dough with a fork beforehand helps keep air bubbles away).
8
Let crust cool for a few minutes before adding toppings.
9
Starting in the middle of the crust, spread out the pesto sauce in a circular motion until the pizza dough is covered.
10
Sprinkle with one cup of cheese.
11
Spread out remaining ingredients, holding the cheese back for last.
12
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the toppings.
13
Bake in a 400 degree oven until cheese is a light golden brown.
14
(Approx 8-10 minutes).

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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: 1 ⅛ cups warm water, 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 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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