Chicken Pesto Spinach Pizza Recipes

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SPINACH-PESTO WHITE PIZZA

When my kids were really small, they were reluctant to eat their veggies and I had to get creative. I figured that because pesto is already green, it would be the perfect place for some spinach. The pizza was a big hit. -Janet Burbach, North Platte, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 9



Spinach-Pesto White Pizza image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup pesto. In a small bowl, toss chicken with remaining pesto., Place crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with spinach mixture; top with chicken, mozzarella cheese and bacon. Drop ricotta cheese by rounded teaspoonfuls over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon prepared pesto, divided
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

SPINACH-PESTO SPIRAL CHICKEN

The homemade pesto sets this main dish apart from the rest. Elegant enough for a special dinner but simple enough to a quiet evening at home, you can make this anytime. -Amy Blom, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12



Spinach-Pesto Spiral Chicken image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness., In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, garlic, oil, cheese, walnuts and broth. Cover and process until blended. Stir in tomatoes, artichoke hearts, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Spread over chicken. Starting at a short side, roll up and secure with toothpicks. , Place in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes, seam side down. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup packed basil leaves
6 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA

This is the only pizza I make now. We love it! Keeping the spices simple helps the flavors of the chicken and vegetables come through. The pizza tastes incredible and is good for you, too. -Heather Thompson, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 13



Pesto Chicken Pizza image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon oil, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the remaining flour; beat until combined., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken, onion, peppers and mushrooms in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Punch dough down; roll into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in. pizza pan. Build up edges slightly. Spread with pesto. Top with chicken mixture and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-3/4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 each small green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

CHICKEN PESTO SPINACH

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21



Chicken Pesto Spinach image

Steps:

  • Chicken and robust pesto dressing combine with our Baby Spinach for this richly seasoned salad.
  • Grill the Chicken:
  • When grill is hot, cook chicken on both sides.
  • Take chicken up onto a warm plate.
  • Set aside for 10 minutes (it will finish cooking).
  • Make the Dressing:
  • In food processor, place all dressing ingredients.
  • Pulse to make pesto, scraping sides w/ rubber spatula.
  • Blend until creamy.
  • Note: If you use a blender, add extra olive oil if needed.
  • Make the Salad:
  • Place greens into a large salad bowl.
  • Toss with pesto dressing & thawed peas.
  • Mix well & serve on 4 plates.
  • Slice chicken breast & lay on top of salad.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled cheese & almonds.

Salad Ingredients:
1 pkg Fresh Express® Baby Spinach
4 chicken breasts, no bone/skin
Your favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing Ingredients:
1 cup roasted almonds
1 bunch basil, chopped
3 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, diced
3 Tbsp Asiago cheese, grated
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Marinate the Chicken:
Place chicken breasts in medium bowl.
Pour vinaigrette & toss to coat.
Let sit for 20 mins to an hour.

SPINACH PESTO CHICKEN BREASTS

I came up with this while trying to get my husband to eat more veggies.

Provided by DRAGONNKITTEN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4



Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts image

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix the spinach and pesto together in a bowl; spread half the mixture into the bottom of a glass baking dish. Place the chicken breasts onto the spinach mixture; top with the rest of the mixture. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese has begun to melt and brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

1 ½ cups finely chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons basil pesto, or to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

CHICKEN PESTO PIZZA

Easy pizza dinner that uses chicken and pesto for a great meal. If fontina is not available at your store, just substitute mozzarella.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5



Chicken Pesto Pizza image

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 767.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

½ cup pesto basil sauce
1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
2 cups cooked chicken breast strips
1 (6 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
½ cup shredded fontina cheese

CHICKEN, PESTO, & SPINACH PIZZA

Categories     Leafy Green     Pizza     Dinner     Lunch     Bake     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 5



Chicken, Pesto, & Spinach Pizza image

Steps:

  • 1. Set Oven to 450F
  • 2. After letting the pizza dough reach room temperature, knead it on the counter in some flour for a few minutes. Roll it out with a roller until it reaches desirable size (or about 12 in. long)
  • 3. With a spoon, spread your pesto sauce around the pizza. Leave about an inch or more empty around the outsides for the crust.
  • 4. Add cheese, small pieces of chicken, and any other desired toppings that need to be cooked
  • 5. Cook on an oiled baking pan for about 10 minutes/ until crust is starting to get hard
  • 6. Take out and add spinach/other greens/ other toppings, cook for 1-2 more minutes
  • 7. Take out, let it cool off a little bit, garnish and enjoy!

1 bag Pizza Dough (fresh!)
1 bottle Pesto
1 bag Mozarella Cheese
1 box Spinach / Other Greens
1 Roast Chicken

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