Spicy Garlic-Chicken Pizza

A purchased bread shell topped with peppery chicken, a blend of two cheeses, and a sprinkling of nuts makes a sophisticated pizza.


Spicy Garlic-Chicken Pizza


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 9 mins
Servings: Makes 6 main-dish servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 12  ounces  skinless, boneless chicken breast halvesOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  sliced green onionOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  rice vinegar or white wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  reduced-sodium soy sauceOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oil or cooking oilOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  crushed red pepper or 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepperOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepperOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oil or cooking oilOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 1  16-ounce (12-inch)  Italian bread shell (Boboli)On Sale
  • 1/2  cup  shredded Monterey Jack cheeseOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  pine nuts or sliced almondsOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  shredded mozzarella cheeseOn Sale

Directions
1.
Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl combine half of the green onion, the minced garlic, rice or white wine vinegar, soy sauce, the 1 tablespoon oil, the crushed or ground red pepper, and the black pepper. Add the chicken pieces; stir to coat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature or for 1 hour in refrigerator. Drain, reserving marinade.
2.
Heat remaining oil in a large skillet; add chicken pieces. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir cornstarch into reserved marinade. Add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Spoon evenly atop bread shell. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses. Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree F. oven for 12 minutes. Top with remaining green onion and nuts. Return to oven for 2 minutes more. Makes 6 main-dish servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 389, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 18%, Iron 16%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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