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PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA

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This is the only pizza I make now. We love it! Keeping the spices simple helps the flavors of the chicken and vegetables come through. The pizza tastes incredible and is good for you, too. -Heather Thompson, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-3/4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 each small green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon oil, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the remaining flour; beat until combined., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken, onion, peppers and mushrooms in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Punch dough down; roll into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in. pizza pan. Build up edges slightly. Spread with pesto. Top with chicken mixture and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN PESTO PIZZA

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Make pizza night an upscale affair with this fun twist on the traditional pie. A prebaked crust and prepared pesto keep things quick and easy. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
1/2 cup prepared pesto
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh basil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread with pesto. Arrange chicken and artichokes over top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese and minced fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 880mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.