This delicious, gourmet-style Chicken and Feta Pizza features a crispy crust, a rich tomato base, tender grilled chicken, creamy crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. It is completely original, written from scratch, and ready to publish directly on your food blog.
Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Base & Sauce:
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1 pre-made pizza dough (or your favorite homemade dough recipe)
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$1/2$ cup pizza sauce or smooth marinara sauce
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1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
For the Toppings:
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1 large chicken breast, cooked and shredded or diced into bite-sized pieces
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$1$ teaspoon olive oil
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$1/2$ teaspoon garlic powder
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$1/2$ teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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$3/4$ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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$1/4$ red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
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$1/4$ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped (optional, adds a wonderful sweetness)
For Garnish:
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Fresh basil leaves or chopped fresh parsley
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A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or hot honey (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If you are using a pizza stone or steel, place it inside the oven while it preheats.
2. Prepare the Chicken
If your chicken isn’t already cooked, toss the diced chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sauté in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly golden. Set aside.
3. Stretch the Dough
Roll out or stretch your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface or parchment paper to your desired thickness (about 12 inches across). Transfer it to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Assemble the Pizza
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Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
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Sprinkle about half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
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Distribute the seasoned chicken pieces, sliced red onions, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly across the pizza.
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Scatter the crumbled feta cheese over the top, followed by the remaining mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned on top.
6. Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Scatter fresh basil leaves or parsley over the top, drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil or hot honey if desired, slice, and serve hot!
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