Chicken Pesto Pizza Recipe
Make Chicken Pesto Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Dough
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Gradually mix with a spoon until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Add Pesto Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.
Layer the Chicken
Evenly distribute the cooked chicken breast over the pesto sauce.
Add Cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken and add a dash of red pepper flakes for heat.
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Garnish
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.