Chicken Enchilada Verde Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 6 tomatillos, husks removed, quartered
• 2 cans (4-1/2 ounces each) chopped green chilies, divided
• 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 ounces sliced deli chicken, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce with lime

Directions

• Unfold puff pastry sheets and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
• Broil tomatillos 4-6 inches from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until skins are golden brown; cool completely. Place 1 can green chilies, 1/4 cup cilantro and tomatillos in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Spread over puff pastry crusts and sprinkle with cheese.
• In a large skillet, saute onion and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, cumin, coriander and remaining green chilies; heat through. Stir in remaining cilantro. Spoon mixture over cheese. Sprinkle with ancho chili pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Combine sour cream and hot sauce; serve with pizza. Yield: 2 pizzas (6 pieces each).

Chicken Enchilada Verde Pizza published in Taste of Home June/July 2009