Cilantro Pesto Pizza

Submitted by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv

"A great new twist on pesto with this southwest style pizza! Full Recipe At: http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/2137"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 14

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

• Cilantro Pesto

• 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.