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    By Amy · Published: Oct 3, 2016 · Updated: Mar 9, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 8 Comments

    Chicken Pesto Pizza

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    Hey there, fellow pizza lovers!  This easy Chicken Pesto Pizza is not only quick and simple, it’s amazingly delicious.

    A sliced pizza on brown paper with a slice being removed with a server.

    This is an older post from the archives I’m bringing back to life (with a few minor revisions) because it’s one of my very favorite recipes.  

    I love it because it tastes incredible (obviously) and that you can throw it together very quickly if you’re using leftover cooked shredded chicken, prepared pesto and store-bought pizza dough.

    Sliced chicken pesto pizza on brown paper with a server under one slice.

    If you have a little more time on your hands and want to get serious with this pizza, you can always use homemade basil pesto and homemade pizza dough.

    Shredded chicken in a mixing bowl of a white stand mixer with the paddle attachment.

    Did you know?  It’s SO EASY to shred cooked boneless chicken breasts using your mixer with the paddle attachment.  It’s recommended to shred the chicken breasts while they’re warm or hot because they shred much easier.  Cold chicken breasts are much harder to shred and might harm your mixer.

    Front closeup view of a slice of chicken pesto pizza being removed with a server.

    This is a great way to recycle leftover chicken and has been a favorite of mine for several years.  I used a 12-inch pizza pan for this recipe.  Adjust the ingredients for smaller or larger pan sizes and to your liking.

    Front closeup view of a slice of chicken pesto pizza being removed with a server.

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    Chicken Pesto Pizza

    By utilizing the convenience of cooked chicken, prepared basil pesto and refrigerated pizza dough, this delicious pizza is ready in under 30 minutes!
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    Course: Pizza
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: chicken pesto pizza
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 slices
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • 1 (13.8 ounce) tube refrigerated pizza dough
    • ¼ cup prepared basil pesto more or less, to taste
    • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
    • 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
    • 1 Roma tomato thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup fresh julienned or chopped basil loosely packed
    • Grated Parmesan cheese for topping optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 12 inch pizza pan with cooking spray. Unroll dough onto pan and press from center to form dough to pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and spread pesto sauce over crust, leaving about an inch on the edge of crust. Top with 2 cups of the shredded cheese, cooked chicken and tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese evenly over pizza.
    • Bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
    • Sprinkle with basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @TheBlondCook or tag #theblondcook!

    Originally published August 26, 2013.  Updated with new photographs and recipe slightly revised October 3, 2016.

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    1. Jess Wright @ The Cookbook Obsession says

      October 04, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Looks fabulous! I love just about anything with a good quality pesto slathered on it.
      I can’t wait to try it this way – it looks super yummy!

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        October 04, 2016 at 4:40 pm

        Thanks, Jess! I’m a serious lover of pesto, too!

        Reply
    2. Karly says

      October 04, 2016 at 10:13 am

      YUM! This looks SO tasty and is such a nice way to shake up your typical pizza night. Love this!

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        October 04, 2016 at 4:38 pm

        Thanks so much, Karly… I (almost) ate the entire pizza! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Zerrin Günaydın says

      October 04, 2016 at 2:18 am

      Looks and sounds amazing! Definitely want to try this stuff asap!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        October 04, 2016 at 4:36 pm

        Thanks, Zerrin… it’s one of my favorite easy weeknight meals! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

      October 03, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      This looks completely fabulous! I love all the colors and flavors. Great tip for shredding the chicken, too!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        October 03, 2016 at 4:14 pm

        Thank you so much, Valerie! 🙂

        Reply

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