Walnut Pesto Chicken Pizza

INGREDIENTS

For the Walnut Basil Pesto

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/2 cup basil leaves

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1/4 cup Mariani Walnuts

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Pizza

• 1 pizza crust

• 1/2 cup cooked chicken, cubed

• 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls

• 1/2 cup tomatoes, halved or diced

• 3/4 cup basil pesto

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Make the pesto. Add the basil, oil, walnuts, lemon juice, garlic and salt to a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.

3. Place your pizza crust on a sheet pan.

4. Add the toppings to the crust. Start by adding 3/4 cup of pesto on top of the crust and use a spoon to spread it out evenly over the crust.

5. Next add the tomatoes, chicken, and mozzarella pearls.

6. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and crust is crispy.