Pesto Chicken Arugula Pizza
A delicious homemade pizza topped with flavorful pesto, tender grilled chicken, fresh arugula, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pizza dough ball (about 12 inches in diameter)
1/3 cup basil pesto
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
Spread the basil pesto evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Evenly distribute the shredded or sliced cooked chicken over the pesto layer.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken and pesto.
Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet.
Bake the pizza in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, toss the fresh arugula with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Top the pizza with the dressed arugula and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Slice and serve immediately.