Chicken Pesto Pizza

Health score
6%
Chicken Pesto Pizza
20 min.
6
1439kcal

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Chicken Pesto Pizza: A Delicious and Versatile Meal

If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, look no further than this Chicken Pesto Pizza! This recipe is perfect for those who love the combination of rich pesto sauce, tender chicken, and the delightful tanginess of artichoke hearts, all melted together with gooey fontina cheese on a crispy pizza crust.

With a total preparation time of just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or when you're entertaining guests and want to serve a crowd-pleasing dish. The pizza serves 6 people, making it a great option for families or groups of friends.

At 1439 kcal per serving, this pizza is a well-rounded meal that offers a good balance of macronutrients. The caloric breakdown includes 16.72% protein, 20.99% fat, and 62.29% carbohydrates, ensuring that everyone will leave the table satisfied.

So why not give this Chicken Pesto Pizza a try for your next meal? It's sure to become a new favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • ounce artichoke hearts drained
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto 
  • cups chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cooked
  • 0.5 cup fontina shredded
  • 12 inch uncook pizza crust 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. Spread pesto sauce over the pizza crust. Arrange chicken pieces and artichoke hearts over the sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned at the edges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1439kcal
Protein16.72%
Fat20.99%
Carbs62.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.5
Glycemic Load
0.05
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
12.20304345048%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1439.01kcal
71.95%
Fat:33.25g
51.16%
Saturated Fat:14.17g
88.54%
Carbohydrates:222.04g
74.01%
Net Carbohydrates:214.45g
77.98%
Sugar:7.88g
8.75%
Cholesterol:54.08mg
18.03%
Sodium:2817.4mg
122.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:59.59g
119.18%
Iron:12.92mg
71.81%
Calcium:511.64mg
51.16%
Vitamin B3:6.42mg
32.08%
Fiber:7.59g
30.37%
Selenium:14.48µg
20.68%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.46%
Phosphorus:144.46mg
14.45%
Vitamin A:526.87IU
10.54%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.72%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.68%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.98%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.45%
Magnesium:15.07mg
3.77%
Potassium:126.51mg
3.61%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.33%
Copper:0.03mg
1.28%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.04%
Source:Allrecipes