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Chicken Pesto Pizza

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"Easy pizza dinner that uses chicken and pesto for a great meal. If fontina is not available at your store, just substitute mozzarella." — Lisa

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1/2 cup pesto basil sauce
1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
2 cups cooked chicken breast strips

1 (6 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Spread pesto sauce over the pizza crust. Arrange chicken pieces and artichoke hearts over the sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned at the edges.

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COOK 10 mins
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This was very good! I did make a few adjustments, however. I marinated my chicken in Italian dressing before cooking - it added a great flavor to the pizza and helped to keep the chicken moist. I omitted the artichokes, (husband dislikes them) and instead sliced up a few Roma tomatoes to put on top of the chicken - I sprinkled the tomatoes with fresh ground pepper and salt. I used mozzarella because it's what I had on hand. I also mixed in some of a 3 cheese blend I had left over (asiago, romano, and parmesan) it added a nice punch to the flavor of the cheese. I used a Boboli crust and Classico brand basil pesto - it was VERY tasty. I will definitely keep this recipe on hand!

—MRSMORTON

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Dec 23, 2010

My family did not like it!!

—melissa1435

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Jul 27, 2005

This is so yummy! I substituted mushrooms for the artichokes and added onions and sliced cherry tomatoes. I also cooked the chicken in olive oil and garlic. I used sun-dried tomato and basil mozzarella for the cheese. This turned out just as good as the resturant we get gourmet pizza from.

—CRAVEJA9

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Jun 16, 2007

Very very good! I made this for an impromptu birthday party for hubby's friend and everyone LOVED this pizza. I even had to give out the recipe it was so well recieved! I used a Boboli thin pizza crust, 2 cooked, diced white boneless chicken breasts, half a can of artichoke hearts sliced up, and Classico basil pesto spread along with an Italian blend pizza cheese. I used an entire package and another handful of cheese and added torn fresh basil leaves as well on the top. Thanks for sharing this wonderful pizza recipe Lisa!

—~TxCin~ILove2Ck

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Apr 15, 2007

This pizza was so good! My brother loved it, and ate slice after slice. The only change I made was related to the cheese. I've never used fontina cheese, and all I had at home was an Italian blend of mozzerela and romano. I used way more than an 1/2 cup, and it was very good. I always figure, the more cheese, the better!

—Caitlin

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Jan 09, 2004

This was so good and easy! I made a few changes to suit our tastes: drained one can of diced tomato; skipped artichokes and used mozzarella. Next time I think I'll make this with shrimp instead of chicken. I'll definitely make this again.

—CSANDST1

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Jan 09, 2004

Made this pizza with a homemade wholewheat pizza dough and it was outstanding. Knew it would be. Careful with the artichoke hearts though because some of the prepared marinade types are alittle overpowering. Add fresh tomatos and it is outstanding.

—CHERRYONTOP0

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May 29, 2007

This recipe is very easy and has lots of flavor. My picky boyfriend ate half of the pizza!

—Jessica

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Nutrition

Calories
457 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
37.9 g
12%

Cholesterol
61 mg
20%

Fat
21.9 g
34%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
29.7 g
59%

Sodium
767 mg
31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Pesto Pizza

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 457
Calories from Fat: 197

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.9g 34 %
Saturated Fat 7g 35 %
Cholesterol 61mg 20 %
Sodium 767mg 31 %
** Potassium 151mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.9g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 29.7g 59 %
** Sugars 1.5g
** Vitamin A 7 %
** Vitamin C 13 %
** Calcium 27 %
** Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 52 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.