Chicken Taco Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 store-bought pizza dough (1 pound)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced small
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup refried beans
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mild salsa
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal, for dusting

Method

1. 1

   Remove the pizza dough from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 20 minutes to make it easier to stretch.

   20:00 · Dough resting
2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven now; otherwise lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking sheet or pizza pan.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.

   7:00 · Cook chicken
4. 4

   Stir in the taco seasoning and water, and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

   2:00 · Simmer seasoned chicken
5. 5

   Dust a work surface with cornmeal and stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round or rectangle to fit your pan.

6. 6

   Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and brush the surface lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

7. 7

   Spread the refried beans evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.

8. 8

   Scatter the taco-seasoned chicken evenly over the beans, then top with the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.

9. 9

   Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling, 15 to 18 minutes.

   15:00 · Bake pizza
10. 10

    Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before topping.

    5:00 · Cool before topping
11. 11

    Top the pizza with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.

12. 12

    Drizzle with sour cream and salsa, then slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately.