Fresh Basil Chicken Pizza Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink. , Place the crust on a lightly greased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread with pesto; top with the chicken, tomato, beans and cheeses. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Steps:

• Prepare dressing as directed on envelope. Remove 1/4 cup dressing. Refrigerate for later use. Pour remaining dressing over chicken in shallow dish; stir gently. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat oven to 450ºF. Drain chicken; discard marinade. Cook and stir chicken in 2 Tbsp. of the reserved dressing in skillet on medium-high heat 8 to 10 min. or until done. Brush remaining dressing onto pizza crust; top with tomatoes, basil, chicken and cheese.
• Bake 8 min. or until cheese is melted and pizza is heated through.

Steps:

• Position 1 oven rack in the center and the second rack on the bottom of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle the cornmeal over 2 rimless baking sheets. Roll out each piece of Pizza Dough into a 10 to 11-inch-diameter round. Transfer 1 dough to each prepared baking sheet.
• Drizzle 2 teaspoons of oil over each Pizza Dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the Pizza Dough, dividing equaling and leaving a 1-inch border around each pizza. Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer over the cheese. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Arrange basil leaves on top, drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle garlic all over. Bake the pizzas until the crusts are crisp and brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted on top, about 15 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil over each pizza. Sprinkle with basil for garnish and salt. Cut the pizza into wedges and serve immediately.
• Mix the warm water and yeast in a small bowl to blend. Let stand until the yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes. Mix the flour and salt in a food processor to blend. Blend in the oil. With the machine running, add the yeast mixture and blend just until the dough forms. Turn the dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat with the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm draft-free area until the dough doubles in volume, about 1 hour. Punch the down dough and divide into 2 equal balls. (The dough can be used immediately or stored airtight in the refrigerator for 1 day.)

Steps:

• Sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; fry garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant
• Add tomato paste, coriander, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper flakes; give the mixture a good stir
• Turn the heat down to medium, and add the white wine, ketchup and lemon juice
• Simmer sauce for 1 minute (low heat), then stir in the chopped basil; remove from heat, cover and set aside
• Topping: Make sure the chicken breasts are quite flat, if not, pound them between clingwrap with a meat mallet or rolling pin
• Next sprinkle some salt, black pepper, basil, coriander and oregano over both sides; rub in the seasonings using your fingers
• Lay the chicken on foil-lined baking tray
• Combine lemon juice and olive oil; drizzle over the chicken and bake in preheated oven at 200°C / 390°F for 15mins or until just cooked through
• Remove from oven, cool slightly and slice the chicken, across the grain, into small strips
• Spread the sauce on your favorite pizza crust, scatter the cooked chicken and diced pepper over the sauce
• Top the pizza with mozzarella cheese and bake for approx 10-15mins (depending on your crust)
• Remove from oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and serve immediately