Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Pizza

This Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Pizza is perfect for busy weekdays and is a cherished family favorite. It’s quick, delicious, and even easier with store-bought dough and pesto from Costco. Always having pizza dough on hand is a lifesaver for a delightful homemade meal that rivals any delivery.

Ingredients

🍞 2 pounds pizza dough
🫒 5 tablespoons olive oil
🌿 1 cup pesto (or more if desired)
🧀 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
🍗 2 grilled chicken breasts, diced
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves or quarters
🧅 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
🌿 Fresh basil for garnish
🧀 Grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

• Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a sheet pan.
• Place the pizza dough in the pan and cover it with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel.
• Let the dough stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow it to rise slightly.

2- Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
• Once preheated, drizzle the remaining olive oil on top of the rested dough.
• Gently press and stretch the dough into the corners of the pan until it covers the entire surface.

3- Assemble the Pizza:

• Spread the pesto evenly across the dough, ensuring full coverage.
• Sprinkle on half of the mozzarella cheese followed by the diced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions.
• Top it all off with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

4- Bake the Pizza:

• Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

5- Finish and Serve:

• Once out of the oven, garnish the pizza with fresh basil leaves and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
• Slice, serve, and enjoy your delightful homemade pesto chicken pizza!

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: Approximately 350 per serving
Proteins: 22g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Equipment: Sheet pan, plastic wrap, kitchen towel, oven

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the pizza dough is at room temperature before pressing it out to make it more pliable and easier to spread.
• Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preference. Add some bell peppers or mushrooms for variety.

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Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Pizza