Pesto Chicken Pizza

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this mouthwatering Pesto Chicken Pizza, a perfect blend of fresh, savory, and herbaceous ingredients. With a golden, crispy crust as its base, this pizza is layered with a creamy pesto sauce, tender bites of shredded chicken, and a generous blanket of gooey mozzarella cheese. Juicy cherry tomatoes and red onion add bursts of flavor and color, while a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper enhance every bite. Finished with a garnish of fragrant fresh basil leaves, this quick, 30-minute recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Whether you're a pizza enthusiast or a pesto lover, this homemade creation is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball (approximately 12 inches in diameter) Pizza dough
• 0.5 cup Pesto sauce
• 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easier handling.

Step 3

Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

Step 4

Top the pesto with the shredded or diced cooked chicken, distributing it evenly across the pizza.

Step 5

Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the chicken, covering the toppings with an even layer of cheese.

Step 6

Add the sliced cherry tomatoes and red onion on top of the cheese for bursts of color and flavor.

Step 7

Drizzle the olive oil over the assembled pizza and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Using the parchment paper, carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

Step 9

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

Step 10

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Step 11

Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm. Enjoy your homemade pesto chicken pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(936.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2348.7

Total Fat 139.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 355.3mg	0%
Sodium 4208.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 8.8g
Protein 143.1g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 1570.7mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1539.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 21.5%