Cilantro Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Cilantro Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 rhodes frozen dinner rolls, thawed to room temperature; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups grated colby-monterey jack cheese; 1/2 cup chopped tomato; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; Cilantro Pesto; 2 cups cilantro leaves; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons pine nuts or 3 tablespoons walnuts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

10 rhodes frozen dinner rolls, thawed to room temperature
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups grated colby-monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Cilantro Pesto
2 cups cilantro leaves
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons pine nuts or 3 tablespoons walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt and pepper

1
Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
2
Combine rolls together and roll into a 13-inch circle.
3
Place on a sprayed 12-inch pizza pan.
4
Poke several times with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming.
5
Bake at 350u00b0F 10 minutes. Remove from oven to cool.
6
Combine cilantro pesto ingredients in a small food processor bowl and process until almost smooth.
7
Spread evenly over cooled crust.
8
In a bowl, combine chicken and taco seasoning and mix well.
9
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
10
Add chicken and cook until cooked through.
11
Place chicken evenly over pesto.
12
Top with cheese, tomatoes and green onion.
13
Bake at 350u00b0F 10-15 minutes.

685

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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: 10 rhodes frozen dinner rolls, thawed to room temperature, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cilantro 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.

Cilantro Pesto Pizza

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