Pesto Chicken Pizzas

Health score
26%
Pesto Chicken Pizzas
20 min.
8
299kcal

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Pesto Chicken Pizzas: A Quick and Flavorful Meal

Looking for a delicious and versatile meal that can be whipped up in no time? Look no further than these Pesto Chicken Pizzas! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a main course, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

With a base of 6-inch flour tortillas, these pizzas are topped with a homemade pesto made from a blend of fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, and more. Add in diced cooked chicken, tomatoes, olives, and a variety of cheeses, and you have a mouthwatering combination that's hard to beat.

Not only is this recipe incredibly tasty, but it's also incredibly easy to make. In just 20 minutes, you can have a batch of these pizzas ready to serve to friends or family. And with only 299 calories per serving, you can enjoy this delicious meal without the guilt.

So why wait? Get cooking and enjoy the flavors of Pesto Chicken Pizzas today!

Ingredients

  • cup roasted chicken diced cooked
  • 6-inch flour tortilla (es)
  • cup cilantro leaves fresh minced
  • cup parsley fresh minced
  •  garlic clove 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 2.3 ounces olives ripe drained sliced canned
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • cups tomatoes diced
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender

Directions

  1. For pesto, in a blender, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, add oil in a steady stream.
  2. Place tortillas on two ungreased baking sheets.
  3. Spread each with about 1 tablespoon pesto.
  4. Sprinkle with chicken, tomatoes, olives and cheese.
  5. Bake at 450° for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories299kcal
Protein17%
Fat58.02%
Carbs24.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.63
Glycemic Load
5.33
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.059565215007%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Apigenin
16.17mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
1.17mg
Quercetin
1.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:299.26kcal
14.96%
Fat:19.54g
30.06%
Saturated Fat:5.32g
33.23%
Carbohydrates:18.92g
6.31%
Net Carbohydrates:16.52g
6.01%
Sugar:2.46g
2.73%
Cholesterol:28.29mg
9.43%
Sodium:528.09mg
22.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.88g
25.76%
Vitamin K:138.97µg
132.36%
Vitamin A:1257.08IU
25.14%
Selenium:15.9µg
22.72%
Phosphorus:219.16mg
21.92%
Calcium:213.17mg
21.32%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.9%
Vitamin C:15.92mg
19.29%
Vitamin B3:3.14mg
15.7%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.84%
Folate:54.7µg
13.68%
Iron:2.18mg
12.1%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.97%
Vitamin E:1.7mg
11.35%
Fiber:2.41g
9.62%
Zinc:1.37mg
9.16%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9%
Copper:0.17mg
8.69%
Magnesium:32.38mg
8.1%
Potassium:264.73mg
7.56%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.99%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.76%