Vegetarian Cheese and Chicken Pizza

Satisfy your pizza cravings with this irresistible Vegetarian Cheese and Chicken Pizza, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Featuring a perfectly crisp crust topped with tangy tomato sauce, a melty duo of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and a medley of vibrant veggies like red and green bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, and black olives, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Seasoned with a drizzle of olive oil, dried oregano, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, every bite packs a burst of Italian-inspired flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes from prep to plate, this vegetarian pizza is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Finish it with fresh basil leaves for a touch of aromatic freshness and serve up slices of pure bliss. Keywords: vegetarian pizza, cheese pizza, veggie toppings, homemade pizza recipe, quick pizza recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball Pizza dough
• 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 0.5 Green bell pepper, sliced
• 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Mushrooms, sliced
• 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
• 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or a large baking sheet in the oven to heat.

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.

Step 3

Transfer the rolled dough to a piece of parchment paper.

Step 4

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 6

Distribute the slices of red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and mushrooms evenly across the pizza.

Step 7

Add the sliced black olives over the vegetables.

Step 8

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Carefully transfer the pizza on the parchment paper onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

Step 10

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(647.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1048.9

Total Fat 59.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 108mg	0%
Sodium 2918.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 49.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7IU	0%
Calcium 1080.3mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 660.4mg	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: 50.2%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 31.0%