Pesto Pizza with Chicken
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 Deli-fresh whole grain pizza crust
  • ½ cup pesto
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (chopped into bite-size pieces)
  • 1 Tsp Montreal Seasoning
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • ½ cup Monterrey jack cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Let the dough rest on the counter in a bowl for 30 minutes. It needs to come to room temperature and rise just a bit.
  2. Pre-heat the over to 400 F (or whatever the instructions for your dough advise).
  3. While the dough is resting, wash and chop all your veggies. Set aside for later.
  4. Chop your chicken.
  5. Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Spray with pan with olive oil.
  7. Add thechicken, once the pan is hot.
  8. Season with Montreal Seasoning.
  9. Saute the chicken until cooked through (approximately 7-8 minutes) and set aside but keep warm.
  10. Roll the dough out until it reaches ⅓ inch thickness and the desired shape for the pan/stone that will be used.
  11. Line the pan with aluminum foil for easy clean-up.
  12. Place dough on pan and place in the oven for 5-7 minutes to begin crisp on the edges.
  13. Take the crust from the oven.
  14. Spread your pesto evenly around the top of the crust.
  15. Add the chicken and veggies.
  16. Top with the cheeses.
  17. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly!
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/pesto-pizza-with-chicken/