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Quick Facts

Servings: 6
Cook Time: 25 min.
A white sauce made of ricotta and mozzarella replaces traditional tomato sauce in this garlicky chicken pizza creation.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 Tbs garlic oil
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 16 oz prebaked pizza crust
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 10 oz pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 Tbs chopped sun-dried tomatoes marinated in olive oil, drained
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. In large skillet, heat garlic oil. Add chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until internal juices of chicken run clear. Stir in seasoning and remove from heat. Combine ricotta and mozzarella; spread on prebaked pizza crust. Spread spinach over cheese mixture; add chicken and tomatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake pizza at 425°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Cut into 8 portions for 4 servings or cut in smaller, bite-sized portions to use as an appetizer. Refrigerate leftovers immediately.
Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council

Nutrition note: If no garlic oil, add fresh or granulated garlic. Refrigerate leftovers immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 525
  Calories from Fat 206 (39%)
(34%) Total Fat 22g
(34%) Saturated Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(18%) Cholesterol 53mg
(43%) Sodium 1033mg
(4%) Potassium 128mg
Total Carbohydrate 50g
(1%) Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(53%) Protein 26g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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