White Chicken Pesto Pizza
A delicious white pizza topped with tender cooked chicken, creamy pesto sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese for a flavorful and easy homemade meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 ball (12 oz) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto sauce
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using 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 or a pizza peel dusted with flour or cornmeal.
In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic with the olive oil.
Brush the garlic olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough.
Spread the basil pesto sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Distribute the cooked chicken pieces evenly over the pesto layer.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the chicken.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
Sprinkle the dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes evenly over the pizza.
Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment paper if used) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Bake 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 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.