Pesto Chicken Pizza

Pesto Chicken Pizza combines the vibrant flavors of homemade pesto with tender chicken on a crispy crust, making it a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pizza. This dish is perfect for a light dinner or a fun night in with friends.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 150 grams
• Pesto sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Fresh spinach leaves - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Evenly distribute the shredded chicken over the pesto layer.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
7. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves on top.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and black pepper.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and pesto, beneficial for heart health.

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