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Taco Chicken Pizza
Pizza may have originated in Italy, but
once it hit these shores, it became fair
game for all sorts of American
interpretations. Here it reflects a Tex-Mex
influence with salsa, refried beans and
poblano chiles.

MAKES:  6 servings

 

Ingredients:
* Pizza crust, parbaked,12”, commercially prepared  1@ 
* Olive oil   as needed 
* Salsa, thick and chunky, mild, commercially prepared  2/3cup 
* Refried beans, canned   2/3c 
* Taco seasoning, dried    2Tbsp 
* Tyson Fully Cooked Mesquite Chicken, natural proportioned strips, frozen 6oz.
* Tomatoes, fresh, chopped   1/2cup 
* Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded   1 1/2cups 
* Poblano chiles, fresh, slivered   1/4cup
Directions:
1. Place crust on a lightly oiled bking 
    sheet or pizza pan. Lightly brush top
    surface with oil.
2. Combine salsa, refried beans and taco
    seasoning in a bowl, mix thoroughly.
    Spread evenly over crust.
3. Arrange chicken over salsa mixture.
4. Layer fresh chopped tomatoes over
    chicken.
5. Evenly distribute shredded cheese over 
    tomatoes.
6. Arrange Poblano chiles over cheese.

Bake in a preheated conventional oven at 
400◦ F for 18 to 20 minutes or until crust 
is crisp and golden. Or bake in preheated 
convection oven at 375◦ for 10 to 12 
minutes. Remove from oven. Slice into 
wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrients:
Portion One-sixth of a 12” pizza.

NUTRITIONAL DATA/portion:
  Calories 320  
  Protein  18g.
  Fat 16g. 
  Carbohydrate 26g. 
  Cholesterol 55mg. 
  Sodium 850mg