Pesto Chicken Pizza – A Fresh, Flavor-Packed Homemade Favorite
This Pesto Chicken Pizza features a flavorful basil pesto base, juicy cooked chicken, and melted cheese on your favorite crust. Fresh, herby, and ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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1 ball pizza dough (or pre-baked crust)
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¼–⅓ cup basil pesto
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1½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or sliced
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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Optional: cherry tomatoes, red onions, spinach, chili flakes
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Olive oil for brushing crust
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or pan inside.
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Roll dough to 12–14 inch circle. Transfer to parchment. Brush edges with oil.
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Spread pesto evenly over the dough.
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Top with chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, and optional veggies.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until crust is crisp and cheese is bubbly.
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Cool 2–3 minutes, then garnish and slice.
Notes
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Use gluten-free dough or dairy-free cheese as needed.
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Add chili flakes or drizzle with hot honey for a kick.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.