Easy Mexican Chicken Pizza

Health score
6%
Easy Mexican Chicken Pizza
30 min.
4
500kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your meal routine with a delightful twist on a classic favorite? Introducing the Easy Mexican Chicken Pizza, a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the best of Mexican cuisine right to your dinner table. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering pizza that serves four, making it perfect for a family lunch or a cozy dinner with friends.

This recipe combines the savory goodness of southwestern-flavored chicken breast strips with the creamy richness of Monterey Jack cheese, all layered on a crispy pizza crust. The addition of refried beans and zesty salsa not only enhances the flavor but also adds a satisfying texture that will leave your taste buds dancing. Topped with fresh diced Roma tomatoes, this pizza is not just a meal; it's an experience!

Whether you're a busy parent looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a cooking enthusiast eager to impress your guests, this Easy Mexican Chicken Pizza is sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can enjoy this delicious dish without any guilt. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and get ready to indulge in a slice of Mexican-inspired heaven!

Ingredients

  • oz chicken breast refrigerated cooked southwestern-flavored
  • oz monterrey jack cheese shredded hot
  • 0.3 cup plum tomatoes diced (Roma)
  • cup refried beans old el paso®
  • 13.8 oz pizza dough refrigerated pillsbury® canned
  • 0.5 cup salsa thick old el paso®

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pizza pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 12- or 14-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. Unroll dough; place in pan. Starting at center, press out dough to form 12-inch round.
  2. Bake about 8 minutes or until crust begins to brown.
  3. Spread refried beans evenly over partially baked crust.
  4. Spread salsa over beans.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese, chicken and tomato.
  6. Bake 9 to 12 minutes longer or until edges of crust are golden brown and cheese is melted.
  7. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories500kcal
Protein24.1%
Fat30.85%
Carbs45.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26
Glycemic Load
1.78
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.887826007345%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:499.98kcal
25%
Fat:17.11g
26.32%
Saturated Fat:9.13g
57.05%
Carbohydrates:56.21g
18.74%
Net Carbohydrates:51.46g
18.71%
Sugar:9.4g
10.45%
Cholesterol:65.06mg
21.69%
Sodium:1570.55mg
68.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.08g
60.16%
Calcium:349.74mg
34.97%
Phosphorus:292.06mg
29.21%
Selenium:20.07µg
28.67%
Vitamin B3:4.93mg
24.63%
Iron:3.82mg
21.23%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.06%
Fiber:4.75g
19%
Vitamin A:668.74IU
13.37%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.03%
Zinc:1.61mg
10.75%
Potassium:310.68mg
8.88%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.74%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.3%
Magnesium:29.04mg
7.26%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.45%
Vitamin C:3.15mg
3.82%
Vitamin K:3.68µg
3.51%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.36%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.23%
Folate:12.87µg
3.22%
Copper:0.05mg
2.75%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
1.98%