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Pita Pizza

Quick homemade pizza with pesto, chicken, and mozzarella cheese

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

easy

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Ingredients

1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp pine nuts (optional)
Fresh basil leaves
Olive oil for brushing

Nutrition

Calories

520

130 per serving

Protein

28g

56% DV

Fat

20g

29% DV

Carbs

58g

19% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein22%
Fat35%
Carbs45%
Fiber
3g
0

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

1

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

2

Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface.

3

Transfer to a pizza pan or baking sheet.

4

Brush edges with olive oil.

5

Spread pesto evenly over dough, leaving 1-inch border.

6

Top with chicken, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and red onion.

7

Sprinkle with pine nuts if using.

8

Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

9

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.