Chicken Pesto Spinach Pizza Recipes

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CHICKEN PESTO PIZZA



Chicken Pesto Pizza image

Easy pizza dinner that uses chicken and pesto for a great meal. If fontina is not available at your store, just substitute mozzarella.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup pesto basil sauce
1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
2 cups cooked chicken breast strips
1 (6 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
½ cup shredded fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Spread pesto sauce over the pizza crust. Arrange chicken pieces and artichoke hearts over the sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 767.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SPINACH-PESTO WHITE PIZZA



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When my kids were really small, they were reluctant to eat their veggies and I had to get creative. I figured that because pesto is already green, it would be the perfect place for some spinach. The pizza was a big hit. -Janet Burbach, North Platte, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon prepared pesto, divided
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup pesto. In a small bowl, toss chicken with remaining pesto., Place crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with spinach mixture; top with chicken, mozzarella cheese and bacon. Drop ricotta cheese by rounded teaspoonfuls over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA



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This is the only pizza I make now. We love it! Keeping the spices simple helps the flavors of the chicken and vegetables come through. The pizza tastes incredible and is good for you, too. -Heather Thompson, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-3/4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 each small green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon oil, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the remaining flour; beat until combined., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken, onion, peppers and mushrooms in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Punch dough down; roll into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in. pizza pan. Build up edges slightly. Spread with pesto. Top with chicken mixture and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN PESTO SPINACH



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Salad Ingredients:
1 pkg Fresh Express® Baby Spinach
4 chicken breasts, no bone/skin
Your favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing Ingredients:
1 cup roasted almonds
1 bunch basil, chopped
3 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, diced
3 Tbsp Asiago cheese, grated
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Marinate the Chicken:
Place chicken breasts in medium bowl.
Pour vinaigrette & toss to coat.
Let sit for 20 mins to an hour.

Steps:

  • Chicken and robust pesto dressing combine with our Baby Spinach for this richly seasoned salad.
  • Grill the Chicken:
  • When grill is hot, cook chicken on both sides.
  • Take chicken up onto a warm plate.
  • Set aside for 10 minutes (it will finish cooking).
  • Make the Dressing:
  • In food processor, place all dressing ingredients.
  • Pulse to make pesto, scraping sides w/ rubber spatula.
  • Blend until creamy.
  • Note: If you use a blender, add extra olive oil if needed.
  • Make the Salad:
  • Place greens into a large salad bowl.
  • Toss with pesto dressing & thawed peas.
  • Mix well & serve on 4 plates.
  • Slice chicken breast & lay on top of salad.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled cheese & almonds.

WHITE PIZZA WITH CHICKEN, PESTO AND PINE NUTS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 store bought pizza crust
1 cup prepared basil pesto
1 cup cooked diced chicken
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place pizza crust on a large baking sheet and top with pesto, chicken, cheese and pine nuts. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese melts and crust is golden brown.

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN PESTO PIZZA



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Make pizza night an upscale affair with this fun twist on the traditional pie. A prebaked crust and prepared pesto keep things quick and easy. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
1/2 cup prepared pesto
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread with pesto. Arrange chicken and artichokes over top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese and minced fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 880mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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