cilantro pesto chicken pizza

Name: Cilantro Pesto Chicken Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 can(s) refrigerated thin-crust pizza dough; 1 pound(s) chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning mix; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1 package(s) shredded Colby Jack cheese, 8 oz; 1/2 cup(s) tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup(s) thinly sliced red onion; - taco sauce, as garnish; - sour cream, as garnish; - cilantro pesto, recipe below; ## CILANTRO PESTO; 2 cup(s) cilantro leaves; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice

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Kristi Bell

North Little Rock, AR

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

My hubby loves this recipe. The kids not so much. On half of the pizza dough, I do cheese and pizza sauce.

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Cilantro Pesto Chicken Pizza ready to be sliced.

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Want to up the game for Friday pizza night? Then you need to try this pesto pizza. Our whole crew loved it. The pesto is fresh tasting and packed with cilantro and garlic. A nice change from traditional pizza sauce. Taco seasoning added to the chicken helps add a bold flavor. The tomatoes and sliced red onion add even more fresh flavor. Shredded Colby Jack is a delicious cheese option. A nice summertime pizza.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

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Ingredients

1 can refrigerated thin-crust pizza dough
1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package shredded Colby Jack cheese, 8 oz
1/2 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- taco sauce, as garnish
- sour cream, as garnish
- cilantro pesto, recipe below
CILANTRO PESTO
2 cups cilantro leaves
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

How To Make cilantro pesto chicken pizza

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Prepare the cilantro pesto. In the work bowl of a food processor, combine cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, oil, and lime juice. Process until mixture is almost smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Step 3

Unroll pizza crust on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.
Step 4

Spread Cilantro Pesto evenly over crust, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine chicken and taco seasoning.
Step 6

In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Step 7

Place chicken evenly over pesto.
Step 8

Top evenly with cheese, tomatoes, and onion.
Step 9

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with taco sauce and sour cream, if desired.
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