MEXICAN CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA

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This Mexican chicken pizza has always been a hit with my kids and it's such a great way to sneak in extra vegetables. -Carrie Shaub, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chunky salsa
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Sour cream and additional salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Unroll dough into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat in 1/2 teaspoon oil for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink; remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute the onion, peppers, chili powder and cumin in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in salsa and chicken., Sprinkle half of the cheese over prepared crust; top with chicken mixture and remaining cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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