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Cilantro Pesto Pizza
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 6
A great new twist on pesto with this southwest style pizza!
Ingredients:
10 rhodes frozen dinner rolls, thawed to room temperature
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups grated colby-monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 cups cilantro leaves
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons pine nuts or 3 tablespoons walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Combine rolls together and roll into a 13-inch circle.
3. Place on a sprayed 12-inch pizza pan.
4. Poke several times with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming.
5. Bake at 350°F 10 minutes. Remove from oven to cool.
6. Combine cilantro pesto ingredients in a small food processor bowl and process until almost smooth.
7. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
8. In a bowl, combine chicken and taco seasoning and mix well.
9. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
10. Add chicken and cook until cooked through.
11. Place chicken evenly over pesto.
12. Top with cheese, tomatoes and green onion.
13. Bake at 350°F 10-15 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com