Black-and-Blue Pizzas

  Dinner

Here, blue cheese, shiitake mushrooms and blackened seasoning blend lend a tasty change to traditional pizza. Add a mixed green salad to make the meal complete.

Black-and-Blue Pizzas

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 2 pizzas (12 pieces each).

Ingredients

  • 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 8 bacon strips, chopped
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 5 teaspoons blackened seasoning
  • 3 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
  • 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1-1/4 cups (5 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 12 slices provolone cheese
  • 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved into strips or 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Roll dough into two 16x10-in. rectangles; transfer to ungreased baking sheets and build up edges slightly.
  • 2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Sprinkle chicken with blackened seasoning; cook chicken in the drippings until no longer pink. Add shallots and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Set aside.
  • 3. Spread sauce over crusts; top with chicken mixture, bacon, mushrooms, olives and tomatoes. Sprinkle with blue cheese, basil and thyme; top with provolone and Parmesan cheeses.
  • 4. Bake at 450° for 14-18 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 263 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.

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