Chicken Pizza

  Dinner

My fun twist on typical pizza is an excellent way to use up leftover pesto. And since it’s loaded with protein-rich chicken and black beans, it’s hearty enough to satisfy everyone!

Chicken Pizza

Average Rating: 4.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • 2. Place the crust on a lightly greased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread with pesto; top with the chicken, tomato, beans and cheeses. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
    Freeze option:
    Securely wrap and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 431 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 692mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.

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