Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 299
  • Fat:
  • 19 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 30 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 531 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 18 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 15 g

Pesto Chicken Pizzas

These quick-fix "pizzas" make a great meal or after-school snack, says Brigitte Raven from Greenfield, Indiana. She spreads tortillas with a cilantro pesto, then tops them with chicken, cheese, tomatoes and olives.

SERVINGS

8

CATEGORY

Main Dish

METHOD

Baked

PREP

15 min.

COOK

5 min.

TOTAL

20 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

For pesto, in a blender, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, add oil in a steady stream.
    Place tortillas on two ungreased baking sheets. Spread each with about 1 tablespoon pesto. Sprinkle with chicken, tomatoes, olives and cheese. Bake at 450° for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008

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