Description
Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeño Pizza is a tantalizing dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken with zesty pickled jalapeños and gooey mozzarella cheese atop a crispy crust. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, this pizza transforms your meal into a flavor-packed fiesta. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests and bring excitement to your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pickled jalapeños
- 1 cup zesty pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks after letting it rest.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired shape.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough, sprinkle mozzarella generously, and top with shredded chicken and jalapeños.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg