I love having pizza dough stocked in our freezer. Just throw it in the fridge in the morning and it’s thawed and ready to shape for dinner in the evening. Even better is having pizza toppings ready to toss on for a quick meal. Such is the case with this pizza. As Josie suggested when she created this chicken parmesan one night, this pizza is perfectly simple when you have leftover chicken. Combine the chicken with a some marinara, mozzarella and parmesan for a delicious weeknight meal.
Chicken Parmesan Pizza
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust dough (homemade or store-bought)
- cornmeal , for sprinkling
- olive oil
- garlic salt (optional)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to between 400 to 500 degrees F, depending on the pizza crust recipe you're using. (If using my pizza dough recipe, heat the pizza stone in the 500-degree oven and allow to preheat for 30 minutes.)
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Shape the dough to a large round (about 12 to 13 inches) on top of parchment paper or a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal, or in a pizza pan if using another dough recipe. Brush the middle and edges with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt (optional). Spread a layer of marinara on top, then sprinkle with the chicken, mozzarella and Parmesan. Carefully transfer the pizza to the oven (on the hot stone if using my dough recipe) and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
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Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Sprinkle with basil for garnish.
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Source: Adapted from Pink Parsley
Cookbook Queen says
March 12, 2012 at 8:28 AMChicken Parmesan is one of my husband’s favorite meals…I’m so pinning this recipe!! He’d love it for dinner one night!!
Dena @ 40 Fit in the Mitt says
March 12, 2012 at 8:43 AMI love chicken on pizza!
Blog is the New Black says
March 12, 2012 at 9:22 AMLove this idea! 🙂
Bree says
March 12, 2012 at 12:44 PMChicken parmesan and pizza are my two favorite foods. I LOVE the idea of combining them–yum!
ErinCroutons says
March 12, 2012 at 12:44 PMThis looks simple and quick, love it!