Grilled Chicken Pesto Pizza with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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This pizza combines smoky grilled chicken, vibrant pesto sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes on a thin, crisp crust for a flavorful meal. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, blends pizza dough, basil pesto, grilled chicken breast into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 2, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush 6 oz chicken breast with 1 tsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and grill marks appear. Let rest, then slice thinly.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone inside for 30 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out 1 ball of pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
  3. Step 3: Spread 1/3 cup basil pesto evenly over the dough. Sprinkle 5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto.
  4. Step 4: Evenly distribute the grilled chicken slices and 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the cheese. Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts on top.
  5. Step 5: Bake the pizza on the hot stone for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and toss 1 cup fresh arugula with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp lemon juice. Scatter the dressed arugula over the pizza just before serving.

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