Interesting variation on the classic pizza......skip the tomato
sauce !
Chicken-Garlic Pizza
Serves:
6 Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 35 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
• 2 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
PROCEDURE:
• Place the chicken breast in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a
boil, and simmer until no longer pink, about 20 minutes.
• Drain and cool slightly, then cut into strips.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with garlic,
onion and basil. Pour into a chilled dish to cool, and refrigerate until set.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
• Roll out the pizza dough, place onto a pizza pan or other baking sheet, and
spread the herb butter over the surface using the back of a spoon.
• Arrange chicken on top, then dot with ricotta cheese. Top with tomato slices,
cilantro and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is browned and
center is cooked through.
• *Have also drizzled a little extra virgin olive oil over it when it comes out
of the oven for a little more flavor.
Enjoy!
CHEF PHIL
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