Chicken Taco Pizza

Name: Chicken Taco Pizza with American Cheese Base
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp yellow cornmeal, for dusting; 1 ball pizza dough (for one 12-14 inch pizza); 2 tbsp taco seasoning; 8 slices white American cheese; 6 oz cooked grilled chicken breast strips, torn into pieces; 1/4 cup white onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp salt

Chicken Taco Pizza swaps traditional tomato sauce for sliced American cheese, creating a creamy base topped with taco-seasoned chicken, fresh peppers, onions, and a savory garlic-parmesan oil brushed on the hot crust.

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Total

22 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

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Ingredients

2 tbsp yellow cornmeal, for dusting
1 ball pizza dough (for one 12-14 inch pizza)
2 tbsp taco seasoning
8 slices white American cheese
6 oz cooked grilled chicken breast strips, torn into pieces
1/4 cup white onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2
Dust a work surface with yellow cornmeal. Place your pizza dough on the surface and stretch it to your desired size.
3
Transfer the stretched dough to a pizza pan. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the surface, avoiding the outer crust.
4
Layer the white American cheese slices over the taco seasoning to completely cover the base. This acts as the sauce.
5
Tear the cooked chicken breast strips into bite-sized pieces and distribute them evenly over the cheese.
6
Top with sliced onions and green bell peppers.
7
Sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese over the toppings, followed by a lighter sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
8
Add the drained, diced tomatoes on top.
9
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10
While the pizza is baking, prepare the garlic oil for the crust. In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir well.
11
Remove the pizza from the oven and slide it onto a cutting board. Slice into 8 pieces.
12
Stir the garlic oil mixture again to recombine, then carefully drizzle or brush it over the hot crust.
13
Serve immediately and enjoy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Lay American cheese slices in slightly overlapping rows to create an even, creamy base that melts uniformly during baking.
Tear grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces rather than slicing to match the texture of other toppings and distribute flavor evenly.
Brush the hot crust with garlic-parmesan oil immediately after removing from the oven for maximum absorption and flavor.
Drain canned diced tomatoes thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer to prevent excess moisture from softening the crust.

Substitutions

White American cheese → mild cheddar or Monterey Jack (creates a slightly firmer, less creamy base)
Grilled chicken breast → rotisserie chicken or seasoned ground beef (adjust taco seasoning quantity to taste)
Green bell pepper → poblano pepper or banana pepper (for a milder or spicier profile)
Provolone and cheddar blend → mozzarella and Colby-Jack (more traditional pizza flavor)