Description
A flavorful homemade pizza topped with basil pesto, juicy chicken, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella—perfect for pizza night with fresh Italian flair.
Ingredients
1 prepared pizza dough (homemade or store-bought; enough for a 12-inch pizza)
1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
Roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
Transfer dough to parchment paper or a floured pizza peel.
Brush dough edges with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder.
Spread pesto evenly over dough, leaving a border.
Top with chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Slide pizza onto hot stone/baking sheet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Let rest for 3–5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetarian toppings like mushrooms or bell peppers.
Add sun-dried tomatoes or goat cheese for extra flavor.
Use gluten-free dough or pre-baked crust as needed.
Freeze assembled unbaked pizza and bake from frozen with additional time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
