Pesto Chicken Pizzas

  • Dinner
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Tender chicken and basil pesto team up on a cheesy pizza crust—fresh, savory, and crowd-pleasing.

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 or vegetable oil
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe
  • olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • cheese

Directions

  1. For pesto, combine the first five ingredients in a blender or food
  2. processor; cover and process until smooth. While processing, add
  3. oil in a steady stream.
  4. Place tortillas on two ungreased baking sheets. Spread each with
  5. about 1 tablespoon pesto. Sprinkle with chicken, tomatoes, olives
  6. and cheese. Bake at 450 degrees F for 5-8 minutes or until cheese
  7. is melted.

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