Ingredients

• 4 oz.(112g.) boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 oz.(112g.) mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

How to make Chicken Pesto Pizza directions

• 1

  Dissolve yeast in a large bowl with 1/2 cup warm water. Beat olive oil, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar into the mixture. Add the remaining flour and beat the mixture until it is combined.

• 2

  Put the mixture on a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and like elastic. Place the dough in a bowl that has been dusted with flour. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until the dough has doubled.

• 3

  Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add chicken seasoned with salt. Cook the chicken until it is no longer tender or pink. Remove the chicken from the heat and set aside.

• 4

  Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

• 5

  Roll the dough into a circle on a floured surface. Transfer the dough to a pizza pan. Build the edges of the dough up slightly. Spread pesto on the dough and top with cheese, onion, chicken, and red pepper.

• 6

  Bake pizza until crust and cheese are lightly browned.