Chicken Fajita Pizza

Health score
7%
Chicken Fajita Pizza
40 min.
8
340kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pizza night with a delicious twist? Introducing Chicken Fajita Pizza, a mouthwatering fusion of classic pizza and zesty fajitas that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends. This recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken strips with vibrant bell peppers and onions, all topped with gooey Monterey Jack cheese and a kick of salsa. It's the perfect dish for lunch, dinner, or any gathering where you want to serve something extraordinary.

In just 40 minutes, you can create a flavorful masterpiece that serves up to eight people, making it ideal for parties or family meals. With each slice boasting a delightful balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without the guilt. The colorful ingredients not only make for a visually appealing dish but also pack a punch of nutrients that will keep you energized throughout the day.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Chicken Fajita Pizza is easy to prepare and sure to become a favorite in your household. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a slice of this delicious fusion that brings the best of both worlds right to your table!

Ingredients

  • cup bell pepper green red
  • teaspoons chili powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • oz monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • cup onion thinly sliced
  • 13.8 oz pizza dough refrigerated canned
  • 0.5 cup salsa thick
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.3 lb chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into thin strips
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pizza pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425F. Spray 12inch pizza pan or 13x9inch pan with cooking spray. Unroll dough; place in pan. Starting at center, press out dough with hands to edge of pan.
  2. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until very light golden brown.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over mediumhigh heat.
  4. Add chicken; sprinkle with chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  5. Add onions and bell pepper strips; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisptender.
  6. Spoon chicken mixture evenly over partially baked crust. Spoon salsa over chicken.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories340kcal
Protein31.1%
Fat36.42%
Carbs32.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.63
Glycemic Load
0.53
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.94913040555%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.88mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:339.63kcal
16.98%
Fat:13.76g
21.17%
Saturated Fat:6.48g
40.51%
Carbohydrates:27.61g
9.2%
Net Carbohydrates:25.82g
9.39%
Sugar:5.11g
5.68%
Cholesterol:70.59mg
23.53%
Sodium:863.39mg
37.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.44g
52.87%
Selenium:27.13µg
38.76%
Vitamin B3:7.74mg
38.72%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
32.79%
Phosphorus:290.96mg
29.1%
Calcium:227.11mg
22.71%
Vitamin C:17.62mg
21.35%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.76%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.49%
Potassium:396.06mg
11.32%
Iron:2.02mg
11.2%
Vitamin A:460.71IU
9.21%
Zinc:1.37mg
9.13%
Magnesium:32.9mg
8.23%
Fiber:1.79g
7.15%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.28%
Vitamin K:6.38µg
6.08%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.1%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.77%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.35%
Folate:14.41µg
3.6%
Copper:0.06mg
3.12%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.61%