Walnut Pesto Chicken Pizza

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INGREDIENTS

For the Walnut Basil Pesto

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 cup basil leaves

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1/4 cup walnuts

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Pizza

  • 1 pizza crust

  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken, cubed

  • 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls

  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, halved or diced

  • 3/4 cup basil pesto

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Make the pesto. Add the basil, oil, walnuts, lemon juice, garlic and salt to a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.

  3. Place your pizza crust on a sheet pan.

  4. Add the toppings to the crust. Start by adding 3/4 cup of pesto on top of the crust and use a spoon to spread it out evenly over the crust.

  5. Next add the tomatoes, chicken, and mozzarella pearls.

  6. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and crust is crispy.