Southwest Chicken Pizza With Ratatouille Salsa Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the onion, green pepper and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain well., Unroll pizza crust onto a greased baking sheet, stretching gently to form a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread with salsa. Top with chicken and onion mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, garlic powder and cilantro. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into squares.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PIZZA WITH RATATOUILLE SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400. Heat oil in 10" skillet over med-hi heat. Cook chicken, onion, bell pepper, chili powder, and salt in oil about 8 min, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink (this could be done on the grill too.just marinate chicen pieces for a couple hours and grill for about 15-20 min).
• Sprinkle tomato over pizza crust. Top with chicken mixture. Place on ungreased cookie sheet or pizza pan. Bake 12-15 min or until hot. Top with warmed salsa and shredded pepperjack cheese; put back in oven for a few min until cheese is melted. Serve with guacamole, and sour cream.
• Directions for salsa:.
• Cut eggplant, zucchini, and squash lengthwise into 1/2" slices. Combine 2 tbsp worcest. sauce and 2 tbsp oil in small bowl, mix well. Brush vegies with oil mixture. Place vegies on grid. Grill over hot coals about 5 min or until vegies are tender, turning often.
• Cut vegies into chunks. Place in large bowl with tomatoes and olives. Combine dressing over vegies; toss well to coat evenly. Serve with above recipe. or chill and have it along side other grilled meats.

BLACKENED CHICKEN PIZZA WITH YELLOW TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a large heavy skillet over very high heat. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine grill seasoning, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper on a plate. Press thin cut chicken into seasoning on 1 side. Add oil to screaming hot pan and cook chicken 2 minutes on each side.
• Spread out a little flour or cornmeal and stretch out pizza dough onto a pizza pan. Shred reduced fat cheese.
• Remove chicken from pan and chop. Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and thyme. Make garlic paste by chopping garlic then mashing it with the flat of your knife and a generous pinch of coarse salt. Add paste to salsa. Add zest and juice of 1/2 lime and mix salsa thoroughly. Scatter chicken, salsa and cheese over pizza dough working to the edges of both pies. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until crisp and bubbly-brown on top.

SOUTHWEST PIZZA

Steps:

• Follow your own crust instructions and then prebake at 400° for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in salsa, black beans and pork.
• Cook for a few minutes until warmed through.
• Spread over crust.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

SALSA CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil and garlic. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet, saute chicken in remaining oil until no longer pink., Place crust on an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan; spread with salsa to within 1/2 in. of edges. Layer with chicken, peppers, onion and cheese. , Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream if desired.

SOUTHWEST SALSA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Unroll crescent dough and divide into 8 triangles.
• On large round baking stone, arrange triangles in a circle with points in the center and wide ends toward the outside.
• Roll out dough to a 12-inch circle, pressing seams together to seal.
• Bake 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Remove from oven; cool completely.
• Place cream cheese, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro in small mixing bowl; mix well.
• Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over top of crust.
• Seed and dice tomatoes.
• Chop bell pepper and red onion.
• Combine tomatoes, bell pepper and onion in a bowl.
• Stir in remaining cilantro; season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Spoon salsa over cream cheese mixture.
• Peel and slice avocado; arrange over top of pizza.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA

Steps:

• Unroll crust into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until lightly browned. Add the onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink. , Spread salsa over crust. Top with 1 cup cheese, chicken mixture and remaining cheese. Bake at 400° until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 10-15 minutes.

CHICKEN SALSA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Place pizza crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Top with salsa, chicken and remaining cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese melted.