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Chicken Peach Ricotta Pizza

Savory Chicken Peach Ricotta Pizza for Summer Nights

This Chicken Peach Ricotta Pizza is a delightful blend of savory and sweet, perfect for summer nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 package Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Feel free to use store-bought for convenience.
For the Sauce and Cheese
  • ½ cup Part Skim Ricotta Cheese You can substitute with whole milk ricotta.
  • 1 cup Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Low-fat variants work fine.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cooked and Shredded Chicken Breast Using leftover grilled chicken saves time!
  • 2 small Peaches Plums or nectarines also make delicious substitutes.
  • 1 cup Fresh Arugula Baby spinach serves as a milder alternative.
  • ¼ cup Pesto Homemade pesto is the best for freshness.
  • ¼ cup Torn Basil Leaves Fresh basil is key for flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze Aged balsamic is recommended.
  • to taste Fresh Ground Black Pepper Season to your liking.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Shape the whole wheat pizza dough into a round shape measuring about 10–12 inches.
  3. Mix ½ cup of ricotta cheese with pesto and spread it over the dough.
  4. Sprinkle part skim mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.
  5. Distribute the shredded chicken breast and sliced peaches over the mozzarella.
  6. Dot the remaining ricotta cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 10–15 minutes until the crust is golden-brown and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven, add black pepper, arugula, basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This pizza is perfect for adapting to gluten-free or dairy-free options as needed.

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