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April 29, 2025
These Chicken & Pesto Naan Pizzas are the perfect way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. Fast, filling, and flavorful! The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
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Chicken Pesto Naan Pizzas
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Arrange the naan on the baking sheet.
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Divide the pesto sauce equally between the naan pieces and spread into an even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the sauce.
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Arrange equal amounts of shredded chicken and cheese on each piece of naan.
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Bake the pizzas on lower-middle rack of oven until the naan is crisp and the cheese is bubbly and golden, 13-15 minutes.
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Check to see that pizzas are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Halve the tomato, and remove and discard the seeds. Dice tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
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Top each pizza with an equal amount of diced tomato and fresh basil if you like, then slice and serve. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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- Pesto Precision 🌿Spread pesto in a thin, even layer to prevent soggy naan and ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
- Chicken Shredding Hack 🍗Use two forks to quickly and evenly shred warm rotisserie chicken, creating perfect bite-sized pieces for your naan pizza.
- Crispy Naan Secret 🔥Lightly brush naan edges with olive oil before topping to achieve a perfectly crisp and golden crust when baked.
- Tomato Technique 🍅Pat fresh tomato slices dry with a paper towel to prevent excess moisture from making your naan pizza soggy.
- Cheese Melting Magic 🧀For ultimate cheese melt, broil the pizzas for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
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