Saturday, July 30, 2011

Chicken Pesto Pizza-EASY

Yields: 6-8 slices
This recipe is from my friend, Renee.  She is a great cook and this is super easy and kid approved.

1-Boboli Pizza Crust
1-pkg. Knorr Creamy Pesto Sauce
3 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts (optional)
2 cups shredded cheddarella cheese
3 roma tomatoes, sliced
2-3 chicken steaks or 1-2 chicken breasts

Pre-heat oven to 425*.  Season chicken with lemon pepper an garlic salt.  Place in cooking dish and bake until chicken is cooked through (approximately 30 minutes).  Remove from oven, allow to cool & then shred chicken.

Prepare Knorr Creamy Pesto sauce per the package directions (I think you need milk and olive oil).  Spread the prepared pesto sauce over the pizza crust.  Spread the shredded chicken on top of sauce.  Then top with tomato slices, toasted pine nuts and cover the entire pizza with the shredded cheese.

Place pizza on a cooking stone and bake in the oven until cheese is melted and slightly browned.  This should take about 20 minutes.  Remove from the oven and let set for 10 minutes before slicing.

Yum!

Note:  to save time, you could replace cooking the chicken by purchasing a deli roasted chicken or I have also microwaved some frozen chicken tenders while preparing the creamy pesto sauce.