Pizza de Tinga

Pizza de Tinga is a vibrant Mexican dish that combines the smoky flavors of tinga chicken with a crispy pizza crust, topped with fresh veggies and creamy avocado. This healthy twist on traditional pizza is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza crust - 1 medium (about 200 grams)
• Cooked and shredded chicken breast - 150 grams
• Chipotle in adobo sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Diced tomatoes - 100 grams
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Low-fat mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chipotle in adobo, diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
3. Spread the whole wheat pizza crust on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the crust and spread it evenly with a brush or your hands.
5. Layer the chicken tinga mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
6. Sprinkle the sliced red onion and shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Once out of the oven, top the pizza with fresh cilantro and avocado slices.
9. Drizzle lime juice over the top before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 430
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado, which are beneficial for heart health.

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