Pesto Pita Pizza Recipe

Name: Pesto Pita Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large pita bread; olive oil flavored cooking spray; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach; 4 tablespoons pesto sauce (store bought); 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded; 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/3 cup red onion, sliced; 1/3 cup button mushroom, sliced; 1/3 cup red bell pepper, sliced; 1/4 cup jalapeno, seeded and sliced; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 large pita bread
olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
4 tablespoons pesto sauce (store bought)
1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup red onion, sliced
1/3 cup button mushroom, sliced
1/3 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup jalapeno, seeded and sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Place pita bread on baking sheet.
3
Spray with Olive Oil cooking spray.
4
Place in oven and bake for 3-4 minutes.
5
In a skillet heat 1 tsp olive oil.
6
Add spinach and saute just until slightly wilted then remove from heat and set aside.
7
Remove pita bread from oven and spread each with 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce.
8
Spread the remaining ingredients between the two pita breads.
9
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
10
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

343

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large pita bread, olive oil flavored cooking spray, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 cups chopped fresh spinach, and more.

Yes, Pesto Pita 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pesto Pita Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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