Pizza Capricciosa

Pizza Capricciosa is a delightful Italian pizza that combines rich flavors with high protein ingredients, making it both satisfying and nutritious. This dish features a perfect balance of tender chicken, savory artichokes, and zesty olives, all on a crispy crust.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 250 grams
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 150 grams
• Canned artichoke hearts, drained and quartered - 100 grams
• Black olives, pitted and sliced - 50 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 150 grams
• Parmesan cheese, grated - 30 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the sauce.
6. Evenly distribute the shredded chicken, artichoke hearts, and sliced olives on top of the sauce.
7. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over everything.
8. Drizzle olive oil lightly over the pizza for added flavor.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
10. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains fiber from whole wheat dough and vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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