How to Make Chicken Fajita Pizza - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of both Mexican and Italian cuisine, then you're in for a treat with this delicious and unique recipe for Chicken Fajita Pizza. This fusion dish combines the traditional flavors of fajitas with the beloved comfort food of pizza, creating a mouthwatering meal that's sure to become a new favorite in your household.

The idea of combining fajitas and pizza may seem unconventional at first, but once you take your first bite of this flavorful dish, you'll wonder why you neve...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package pizza dough
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 pizza

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Roll or pull pizza dough to desired shape and spread on a large baking sheet or pizza stone. Prick with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, and salt until incorporated. Add onion and bell peppers; cook until onions are translucent and peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove chicken and vegetable mixture from the skillet and spread over the pre-baked crust. Spoon salsa over top and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    326 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 790mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 226mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 208mg