Chicken Pesto Pizza Wedges Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Chicken Pesto Pizza Wedges recipe combines the flavors of tender chicken, fresh pesto, and gooey cheese on a crispy pizza base. It’s a quick and satisfying dish that works well for lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer.

Perfect for chicken lovers, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings or additional vegetables.

Delicious Chicken Pesto Pizza Wedges

These pizza wedges feature a crispy crust topped with pesto, cooked chicken, and melted mozzarella cheese. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pre-made pizza crust or dough
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Prepare the Pizza Base: Roll out the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone to your desired thickness.
Spread the Pesto: Evenly spread the pesto sauce over the pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add Chicken and Cheese: Scatter the cooked chicken over the pesto layer, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Slice and Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, then slice into wedges. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve hot.