Description
The ultimate solution for when you can’t decide between taco and pizza night. Features a crispy 500°F crust, a rich refried bean base, and succulent chicken simmered in taco sauce, all finished with fresh garden vegetables and a Mexican cheese blend.
Ingredients
For the Taco Chicken
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (bite-size)
- 1 oz taco seasoning, 8 oz taco sauce
For the Pizza Assembly
- 16 oz pizza dough
- 16 oz refried beans
- 3 cups Mexican cheese blend (divided)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup green pepper, 1/4 cup olives, 2 scallions
For the Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, Sour cream
Instructions
Chicken: Sauté chicken in oil for 5 mins. Stir in seasoning and taco sauce; simmer 5 mins until thick. Preheat oven to 500°F.
Crust: Roll dough into a 10-12 inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer to a lined baking sheet.
Base: Spread refried beans evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
Layer: Top with 3/4 of the cheese, the cooked chicken, tomatoes, peppers, olives, and scallions. Finish with remaining cheese.
Bake: Bake at 500°F for 10-12 mins until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Serve: Rest for 2-3 mins. Garnish with cilantro and sour cream before slicing.
Notes
High Heat Secret: Baking at 500°F is essential to crisp the crust quickly before the moisture from the beans can make the dough soggy.
Topping Texture: Pat olives and tomatoes dry with a paper towel before adding to prevent liquid from pooling on the cheese.
Make-Ahead: Prep the taco chicken up to 2 days early; assemble and bake with cold chicken for a faster weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 920
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: chicken taco pizza, easy family dinner, taco pizza recipe, refried bean pizza sauce, homemade taco pizza