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    Rocket Pesto Chicken Skillet Pizza

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: Oct 10, 2016 | Modified: Oct 3, 2024

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    This rocket pesto chicken skillet pizza is a brilliant variation on a classic pizza. With a pesto base and a layer of mozzarella surrounding bits of chicken.

    This rocket pesto chicken skillet pizza is a brilliant variation on a classic pizza. With a pesto base and a layer of mozzarella surrounding bits of chicken

    Ahh pizza. Who doesn't love pizza? I can't think why a person wouldn't love it. There are just so many variations, it would be like a person not liking sandwiches. Madness.

    This pizza is probably my favourite one we've made in a long while. Pesto is one of my absolute favourite things in the world and on this pizza it's just cheesy salty goodness.

    This rocket pesto chicken skillet pizza is a brilliant variation on a classic pizza. With a pesto base and a layer of mozzarella surrounding bits of chicken

    We used our usual pizza base and skillet method for this recipe. We pretty much stick to the skillet pizza now since it makes such a chewy and delicious crust.

    This pizza would be reason enough to invest in a cast iron skillet if you don't already have one, trust me.

    This rocket pesto chicken skillet pizza is a brilliant variation on a classic pizza. With a pesto base and a layer of mozzarella surrounding bits of chicken

    We were at my best friend's wedding this weekend. I was a bridesmaid and it was an absolutely wonderful time. There is just nothing better than a wedding. Everyone is so happy and excited.

    Will and I did some serious dancing and by yesterday I was completely exhausted. We arrived home and ordered Dominos.

    As much as I love a good Dominos, I gotta say, this pizza is better. Super delicious and indulgent but it doesn't make you feel like crap afterwards!

    This rocket pesto chicken skillet pizza is a brilliant variation on a classic pizza. With a pesto base and a layer of mozzarella surrounding bits of chicken

    Make this pizza, you won't regret it!

    Want more? Get all my other pizza recipes before you go.

    Keep scrolling to get the recipe...

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    Recipe

    This rocket pesto chicken skillet pizza is a brilliant variation on a classic pizza. With a pesto base and a layer of mozzarella surrounding bits of chicken

    Rocket Pesto Chicken Skillet Pizza

    This rocket pesto chicken skillet pizza is a brilliant variation on a classic pizza. With a pesto base and a layer of mozzarella surrounding bits of chicken
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 Pizzas
    Calories: 1416kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    For the Pizza Dough

    • 350 g Bread Flour
    • 1 tablespoon Sugar
    • 2 teaspoon Sea Salt
    • ¾ teaspoon Dry Active Yeast
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 230 ml Warm Water

    For the Topping

    • 2 cloves Garlic
    • 200 g Rocket
    • 5 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 3 tablespoon Pine Nuts
    • 100 g cooked Chicken cut into chunks
    • 75 g Ball of Mozzarella sliced
    • Extra Rocket to serve
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Mix together the water, sugar, salt and yeast in a large bowl and wait until it starts to foam a little then stir in the flour. Knead into a soft dough and then place in an oiled bowl. What you do now depends on how much time you have. For this pizza we left the dough in the fridge for the whole afternoon (about 6 hours) to rise and it turned out really well but if you don't have that much time you could leave it somewhere warm for 1-2 hours.
    • While the dough is proving preheat the oven to 200°C. Make the pesto by grinding the rocket, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic in a pestle and mortar or a mini food processor. Once the dough has doubled in size remove it from the bowl and knead for a minute. Halve the dough and roll out each piece to a big enough size to fit the skillet then gently lift one into the skillet making sure to leave a slightly thicker crust around the edge. Spread over half the pesto and sprinkle over half the chicken and mozzarella.
    • Place the skillet on the hob over a high heat for about 5 minutes to allow the skillet to get really hot. Place the pizza in the oven for about 18-20 minutes. Remove and repeat with the second pizza. Serve topped with a handful of fresh rocket.
    Nutrition Facts
    Rocket Pesto Chicken Skillet Pizza
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 1416 Calories from Fat 666
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 74g114%
    Saturated Fat 14g70%
    Cholesterol 67mg22%
    Sodium 2630mg110%
    Potassium 767mg22%
    Carbohydrates 140g47%
    Fiber 6g24%
    Sugar 9g10%
    Protein 46g92%
    Vitamin A 2670IU53%
    Vitamin C 15.9mg19%
    Calcium 387mg39%
    Iron 4.9mg27%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is per pizza.

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    Comments

    1. jacquee | i sugar coat it! says

      September 12, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      I am a big fan of pesto sauce on pizza, over red sauce. Great flavours and I love anything make in a cast iron skillet!!

      Reply
    2. Monica | Nourish & Fete says

      September 12, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      Ah, using pesto for pizza sauce is one of my favorites!! SO much flavor. I've never done pizza in a skillet, though - gotta get on that!

      Reply
    3. Patty says

      September 12, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      It's an excellent idea to bake a pizza in a skillet, yours looks delicious and I love that pesto addition! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Kaitie says

      September 12, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Oh my goodness this looks absolutely amazing! Love that you made it in a skillet!! And what a total treat for dinner one night 🙂

      Reply
    5. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says

      September 12, 2017 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      Skillet pizza is a great way to make them, you're right about the dough being a great consistancy. This recipe idea looks delicious and a great combination of ingredients.

      Reply
    6. http://www.theairportkorathotel.com/education/ says

      October 13, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Great information. Lucky me I ran across your blog by chance (stumbleupon).
      I've saved it for later!

      Reply
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