Pesto Chicken Pizzas Recipe
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Pesto Chicken Pizzas

By: Brigitte Raven 
"These quick-fix 'pizzas' make a great meal or after-school snack, says Brigitte Raven from Greenfield, Indiana. She spreads tortillas with a cilantro pesto, then tops them with chicken, cheese, tomatoes and olives."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. For pesto, combine the first five ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. While processing, add oil in a steady stream.
  2. Place tortillas on two ungreased baking sheets. Spread each with about 1 tablespoon pesto. Sprinkle with chicken, tomatoes, olives and cheese. Bake at 450 degrees F for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2010 by Crazy Spatula   view full review
I did this very differently than written to rid of some leftover things. So it wasn't pesto in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2009 by Emily   view full review
Delish!! I only used the pesto portion of this recipe for two large pizzas and it was wonderful!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by sfenske77   view full review
This one is a big hit with my kids and their friends. I do give them additional toppings to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by SPOOTY   view full review
This was very tasty - I had 4 of them for dinner, and the other 4 the next day for lunch. I'd...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by love my kids   view full review
This is pretty good. I did use pesto I had in my fridge. I also had leftover gouda-stuffed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2007 by Lynn   view full review
This is terrific, much better than I expected actually. I'd be interested to know the...

 

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