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; , thawed and risen; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup chopped tomato; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

10
, thawed and risen
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

1
Spray counter or surface lightly with cooking spray. Combine rolls to form a ball. Roll into a 13-in. circle. Transfer dough to a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; build up edges slightly.
2
Poke holes in crust with a fork. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes. Remove from oven to cool. Meanwhile combine all pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender; cover and process until well blended. Spread pesto evenly over cooled crust.
3
Combine chicken and taco seasoning; mix well. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until juices run clear. Top pesto with chicken, cheese, tomato and green onions. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-15 minutes.

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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, , thawed and risen, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 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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