Pizza de Frango com Requeijão

Pizza de Frango com Requeijão is a delicious Brazilian-style pizza topped with creamy requeijão and tender chicken, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for a cozy meal, this dish combines the heartiness of pizza with the richness of Brazilian cuisine.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250g
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 150g
• Requeijão cheese - 100g
• Tomato sauce - 50g
• Mozzarella cheese, grated - 100g
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Onion, finely chopped - 1/4
• Bell pepper, sliced - 1/2
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add the shredded chicken, bell pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix well and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base.
6. Layer the cooked chicken mixture on top of the sauce.
7. Dollop the requeijão cheese evenly over the chicken.
8. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese generously over the entire pizza.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbling.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken and cheese, supporting muscle health.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from vegetables, contributing to overall wellness.

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