CILANTRO PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA

Cilantro Pesto Chicken Pizza image

Provided by Kristi Bell

Categories Pizza

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can(s) refrigerated thin-crust pizza dough
1 lb chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp taco seasoning mix
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 pkg shredded Colby Jack cheese, 8 oz
1/2 c tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 c thinly sliced red onion
taco sauce, as garnish
sour cream, as garnish
cilantro pesto, recipe below
CILANTRO PESTO
2 c cilantro leaves
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
3 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

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.