CILANTRO PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA
Want to up the game for Friday pizza night? Then you need to try this pesto pizza. Our whole crew loved it. The pesto is fresh tasting packed with cilantro and garlic. A nice change from traditional pizza sauce. Taco seasoning added to the chicken helps add a bold flavor. The tomatoes and sliced red onion add even more fresh...
Provided by Kristi Bell
Categories Pizza
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Prepare the cilantro pesto. In the work bowl of a food processor, combine cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, oil, and lime juice. Process until mixture is almost smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 3. Unroll pizza crust on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.
- 4. Spread Cilantro Pesto evenly over crust, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
- 5. In a medium bowl, combine chicken and taco seasoning.
- 6. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- 7. Place chicken evenly over pesto.
- 8. Top evenly with cheese, tomatoes, and onion.
- 9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with taco sauce and sour cream, if desired.
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