1 package refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped*
2 cups (8 oz) Co-Jack cheese, divided
2 cups chicken breasts, diced and cooked
1/2 cup green taco sauce
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced (optional)
1/2 c loosely packed fresh cilantro (optional)
~Preheat oven to 425
~Lightly grease cookie sheet
~Unroll pizza dough onto cookie sheet, stretching and pressing lightly to cover entire pan; bake for 12 – 14 minutes or until golden brown – set aside
~Combine onion, jalapeno, 1/2 cup cheese, chicken, taco sauce and garlic; mix well
~Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese evenly onto baked crust
~Spread chicken mixture evenly over cheese
~Top with remaining cheese
~Bake 6 – 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown
~If desired sprinkle tomatoes & cilantro over pizza
~Serve immediately
*Always wear gloves when seeding jalapeno peppers and avoid touching your face.
For a spicier version do not seed peppers prior to chopping
Recipe from The Pampered Chef
