Chicken Pesto Pizza

This pizza is great for the nights when you want pizza, but don't want to have the typical marinara sauce.  With a pesto sauce used as the base of the recipe it gives the pizza a new set of complex flavors, that are light and flavorful.  I also recommend making this recipe with my homemade pizza crust. So without further ado lets get into the pizza.

Ingredients:

• Pizza crust
• pesto sauce
• mozzarella cheese
• red  onions
• tomato
• chicken

Directions:
To make this pizza begin by cooking your chicken.  I recommend heating a pan with some olive oil over medium heat.  Then place in the chicken and season with salt and pepper.  Let the chicken cook until its no longer pink in the center and flip over occasionally so it cooks evenly on both sides. (10+ min depending on the size).  Once the chicken is cooked turn of the heat and let it cool before using.

Now for assembling the pizza.  To begin take your crust and spoon out 2-3 tbsp of pesto, or until the entire pizza crust is coated (You may leave some crust available if you would like). Then taking your mozzarella cheese sprinkle it evenly over top the pizza.  Taking the onions and tomatoes slice them thinly and place onto the pizza as you'd please. Top with some more cheese if you would like.  Lastly taking your cooked chicken cut it into thin slices or chunks then place it onto your pesto pizza.

You may brush your crust with some olive oil to prevent burning and dryness, then place your pizza into the oven at 425°F.   Cook for about 10-12 min or until your cheese is beginning to brown and is bubbly.  Take out your pizza when ready and let it cool.  When ready slice and enjoy!!!