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Easy Chicken Pesto Pizza Recipe: A Weeknight Favorite

Homemade Pesto Chicken Pizza

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Pesto sauce Ensure it is well mixed
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 1.5 cups Cooked chicken pieces Shredded or diced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust for preferred spice level

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 475F (245C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
  • Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
  • Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border for the crust.
  • Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the cooked poultry, halved cherry tomatoes, and remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes before slicing and serving.