Chicken Pesto Pizza

This Chicken Pesto Pizza comes together quickly thanks to store-bought pizza dough, leftover chicken and ready-made pesto. Easy kid approved dinner that is perfect for a weeknight meal!

Chicken Pesto Pizza

Y I E L D T I M E C A T E G O R Y 8 slices 30 minutes main course L E A R N M O R E Arrow

Ingredients

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Step 1 Position the oven rack in the center of the oven and begin preheating to 500 degrees F.

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Step 2 On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough with a rolling pin or similar shape. With lightly floured hands, shape it into a 12-inch circle.

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Step 3 Transfer the circular dough to a large piece of parchment paper set on a cooking sheet. Create a 1 inch edge for the crust.

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Step 4 Spread the pesto evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Use an offset metal spatula to best spread the pesto.

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Step 5 Sprinkle the pizza evenly with Fontina cheese and parmesan. Sprinkle the chopped chicken, garlic, and red pepper flakes

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Step 6 Bake your pizza in the preheated oven, until the edge of the pizza is golden and the cheese is melted. This will take about 10-12 minutes

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Chicken Pesto Pizza

This Chicken Pesto Pizza comes together quickly thanks to store-bought pizza dough, leftover chicken and ready-made pesto. Easy kid approved dinner that is perfect for a weeknight meal!