Pine Nut Chicken Pesto Parmesan Pizza Explosion
Pine Nut Chicken Pesto Parmesan Pizza Explosion
ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2.
Roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- 3.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the grated Parmesan.
- 5.
Distribute the thinly sliced chicken evenly over the pizza.
- 6.
Dollop spoonfuls of basil pesto onto the pizza.
- 7.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the pizza.
- 8.
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- 9.
Drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil over the pizza.
- 10.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 12.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
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