Pesto Chicken Pizza
A delicious homemade pizza topped with flavorful basil pesto, tender cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, and fresh tomatoes for a perfect blend of savory and fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pizza dough ball (about 12 inches in diameter), store-bought or homemade
1/3 cup basil pesto
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
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 to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a pizza stone.
Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, then spread the basil pesto evenly over the surface, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Evenly distribute the cooked chicken pieces over the pesto layer.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and pesto.
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese.
Season the pizza with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 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.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.