Best 9 Chicken Salad Pizzas Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with chicken salad pizzas, a delightful fusion of classic flavors and crispy textures. These pizzas, made with a flavorful chicken salad filling atop a crispy pizza crust, offer a unique and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun and creative party appetizer, chicken salad pizzas deliver a burst of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With a variety of recipe options available, from traditional to more adventurous creations, there's a chicken salad pizza recipe out there to suit every palate.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SALAD PIZZAS



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Sometimes it just takes a little creative spin to get the kids to gobble up an otherwise grown-up dish. Add the word "pizza" to this pretty, piled-high salad, and you won't have to worry about leftovers. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
5 whole pita breads, warmed
1-2/3 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a small bowl; set aside., Cook chicken, peppers, onion, salt and remaining garlic powder in oil in a large skillet over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Spread cream cheese mixture over pita breads; top with arugula, chicken mixture and oranges. Sprinkle with bacon and cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound chicken tenders
1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing, plus 2 tablespoons (recommended: Wishbone)
1 (12-inch) thin pizza crust (recommended: Boboli)
1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella and asiago cheese (recommended: Sargento)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (recommended: Kraft)
4 cups hearts of romaine, shredded (recommended: Ready Pac)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (recommended: ReaLemon)
1/4 cup Caesar salad dressing (recommended: Wishbone)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (recommended: Kraft)
1 cup seasoned croutons (recommended: Marie Callender's)

Steps:

  • Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
  • In a bowl, combine chicken tenders with 1/2 cup salad dressing; set aside. Brush pizza crust with remaining 2 tablespoons of dressing and top with cheeses; set aside.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and cook on hot oiled grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until just done. Remove from grill and place on top of pizza.
  • Slide pizza onto grill and cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and begun to bubble.
  • For the topping:
  • While pizza is cooking, toss shredded romaine with lemon juice. Add 1/4 cup dressing and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Toss and set aside.
  • Remove pizza from grill and cut into wedges. Top with salad and garnish with croutons. Serve immediately.

HERBED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 1 pizza

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for oiling the baking sheet
1 disc Pizza Dough, recipe follows
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus one 3-ounce chunk Parmesan, for shaving
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, sliced into small pieces
Roasted Chicken Breast, recipe follows, sliced on the bias
Green Herb Dressing, recipe follows
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for oiling the bowl
4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 scant teaspoon ground thyme
1 scant teaspoon ground oregano
1 scant teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 anchovy fillets
2 cloves garlic
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F. Oil a baking sheet.
  • Roll out one disc of the Pizza Dough on a floured surface as thinly as possible and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the olive oil and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan, salt and pepper.
  • Bake on the lowest oven rack until the crust is cooked through and the cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the lettuce in a large bowl and add the Roasted Chicken Breast slices. Use a vegetable peeler to shave off large, thin slices of Parmesan over the leaves. Drizzle about half of the Green Herb Dressing over the top and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing if needed.
  • Remove the pizza crust from the oven, place a generous amount of the salad on top, shave over extra Parmesan and serve.
  • Sprinkle the yeast over 1 1/2 cups of warm--not lukewarm--water.
  • In a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the flour and salt. With the mixer running on low speed, drizzle in the olive oil and mix until combined. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until combined.
  • Coat a separate mixing bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil and tip the dough in. Form a ball and toss to coat the dough ball in the olive oil. Divide into 2 balls. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to rise for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 or 4 days refrigerated.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil.
  • Put the chicken breasts on the prepared roasting pan, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the thyme, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Roast until cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool.
  • Add the mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, anchovies, garlic and lemon juice to a blender or food processor. Pulse the processor or blend on low speed for several seconds. Scrape the sides and pulse again until everything is fairly smooth. With the food processor or blender running, drizzle in the olive oil in a small stream. Scrape the sides and mix again to thoroughly combine. Add the basil, parsley, Parmesan and some salt and pepper and blend until the herbs are chopped and the Parmesan is combined. The dressing will go green at this stage. Refrigerate the dressing for a few hours before using it on the salad.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



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This delectable cold pizza proves that you can eat well even when you're eating healthy. A tube of refrigerated pizza crust is baked, spread with some seasoned cream cheese and topped with nicely dressed salad fixings and moist chicken. -Amber Zurbrugg Alliance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup fat-free creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
4 cups thinly sliced romaine
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Unroll pizza crust onto a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Prick with a fork. Bake at 400° for 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the dressing, 1/4 cup Parmesan, lemon-pepper and garlic. Combine cream cheese and half of the dressing mixture until well blended., Combine romaine, red pepper and olives. Add remaining dressing mixture; toss. Spread cream cheese mixture over crust. Top with romaine mixture, chicken and remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

GARLIC CHICKEN PIZZA



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A true gourmet pizza, made even better because it's fast, easy, and inexpensive! Grilled chicken, tomato wedges, red onions, and green peppers topping a garlic-parmesan sauce and mozzarella - it's the most beautiful pizza you'll ever see...or eat!

Provided by BECKY M.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ⅛ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 cup roasted garlic and parmesan cheese sauce
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
¼ red onion, sliced
1 tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Sprinkle a large pizza pan with cornmeal. Roll or pat dough out on a lightly floured surface until it is the diameter of the pizza pan; place on pan.
  • Spread dough with sauce, then sprinkle with garlic. Cover with cheese. On top of the pizza, arrange chicken, green pepper, onion and tomato.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until dough is baked, cheese is melted and toppings are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 945 calories, Carbohydrate 88.6 g, Cholesterol 156.7 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 64.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1696.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



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What a delightful twist on pizza!!! Cold, crispy caesar salad, on hot, cheesy pizza! This is soooo good!!!!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 recipe pizza dough (I use Nonfat Pizza Dough (Bread Machine))
1/4-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (the real stuff)
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
16 ounces creamy caesar salad dressing
8 ounces boneless chicken breasts
2 roma tomatoes, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, sliced
2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500º.
  • Cut chicken into chunks and stir fry with 1-2 Tablespoons of dressing.
  • Add one clove garlic to pan and stir.
  • Prepare dough on pizza pan or stone.
  • Brush dough with olive oil.
  • Spread 1/2 cup salad dressing over crust.
  • Top with remaining clove garlic, spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle parmesan over crust to lightly cover.
  • Put 1/2 jack cheese on top.
  • Chop chicken into small pieces and place on top.
  • Top with remaining Jack cheese and more Parmesan, if desired.
  • Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Meanwhile, Toss tomatoes, lettuce and green onions in large bowl.
  • Mix with additional salad dressing.
  • Serve each pizza slice with a serving of caesar salad on top!
  • NOTE: you can use a Boboli pizza crust if you prefer, just bake according to package instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1030.6, Fat 91.9, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 139.6, Sodium 1854.4, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 36

GRILLED CHICKEN MARBELLA PANZANELLA



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This recipe is sponsored by Do Good Chicken. In a lighter take on the trendy retro dish, chicken breasts and fresh seasonal stone fruit replace the usual quartered chicken and dried fruit. They're marinated in a caper-and-olive-flecked dressing, then grilled and served on a bed of flame-kissed greens and toasted bread. The extra dressing becomes the classic savory-sweet white wine sauce that pulls all the flavors of this salad together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives, halved, plus 2 tablespoons olive brine
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup capers with brine
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ripe but firm stone fruit, such as plums, apricots, peaches, nectarines or a mix, cut into wedges
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, such as Do Good Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut in half parallel to the cutting board
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine (or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar mixed with 1/4 cup water)
Four 1-inch-thick slices day-old sourdough or other country-style bread (about 8 ounces)
2 romaine hearts, quartered lengthwise, root ends kept intact

Steps:

  • Whisk the olives, olive brine, vinegar, apricot preserves, capers and brine, brown sugar, oregano, 1/3 cup of the olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
  • Combine 1/4 cup of the dressing with the fruit in another medium bowl, cover and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature. Combine 1/4 cup of the remaining dressing with the chicken in a third medium bowl, cover and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Reserve the remaining dressing.
  • Preheat a large grill pan or a grill over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and softened but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the wine, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved dressing, bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Grill the chicken and fruit, flipping the chicken halfway through and turning the fruit frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and the fruit is caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
  • Grill the bread, flipping occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and tear into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle. Right before serving, grill the lettuce, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted and charred in spots, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the serving platter and toss with the torn bread. Slice the chicken and arrange it, along with the fruit, over the bread and greens. Drizzle with the warm dressing and season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



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What a delightful twist on pizza!!! Cold, crispy caesar salad, on hot, cheesy pizza! This is soooo good!!!!

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 2 pizzas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 prepared pizza crust
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (the real stuff)
16 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
32 ounces creamy caesar salad dressing
16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 roma tomatoes, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
8 green onions, sliced
4 heads romaine lettuce, torn into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven too 500ºF.
  • Cut chicken into chunks and stir fry with 1-2 tablespoons dressing.
  • Add one clove garlic to pan and stir.
  • Prepare dough with olive oil.
  • Spread 1/2 cup salad dressing over crust.
  • Top with remaining clove garlic, spread evenly.
  • Sprinkl Parmesan cheese over crust to lightly cover.
  • Put 1/2 Monterey Jack cheese on top.
  • Chop chicken into small pieces and place on top.
  • Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and more Parmesan, if desired.
  • Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Meanwhile, toss tomatoes, lettuce and green onions in large bowl.
  • Mix with additional salad dressing.
  • Serve each pizza slice with a serving os caesar salad on top!
  • NOTE: You can use a Boboli pizza crust if you prefer, just bake according to package instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024.7, Fat 89.9, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 145.1, Sodium 1980, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 38.6

CRISPY WONTON CHICKEN SALAD



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This dynamic chicken salad, starring crispy strips of fried wonton wrappers, draws inspiration from the wonton chicken salad at the soup and salad buffet chain Sweet Tomatoes, as well as the American Chinese chicken salads that pervaded chain-restaurant menus throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. In a supporting role, letting the crispy wontons shine, is the punchy dressing of peach preserves, rice vinegar, sesame oil and chili powder. The dressing's low oil content - plus the addition of mayonnaise, which helps create an emulsion - means the salad greens stay crunchy and keep for longer. For the chicken, you can use any leftover meat or tear pieces from a store-bought rotisserie bird.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons peach or apricot preserves
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt
8 ounces cooked chicken meat, torn into bite-size pieces (2 cups)
8 wonton wrappers (see Tip)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt
2 romaine hearts, coarsely chopped
4 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 packed cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 packed cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, peach preserves, mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili powder and onion powder, and season to taste with salt.
  • Prepare the salad: Add the chicken to the dressing and toss.
  • To fry the wonton wrappers, cut the squares into 1/2-inch strips, then cut those strips in half crosswise to shorten them. In a medium saucepan, heat an inch of oil over medium to 350 degrees, or until a wonton strip immediately bubbles when added. Carefully add the wonton strips to the hot oil and, stirring constantly with a slotted spoon, fry until puffy and golden, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Transfer the crispy wontons to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
  • Assemble the salad: Add the chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, mint and half of the fried wontons to the bowl with the dressed chicken, and toss to combine. Season with salt as needed. Top with the remaining fried wontons and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of toppings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings for your chicken salad pizzas. Some popular options include bacon, avocado, tomatoes, onions, and cheese. You can also add a drizzle of dressing or sauce for extra flavor.
  • Make sure the chicken salad is well-chilled: This will help prevent the pizza from getting soggy. You can chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before assembling the pizzas.
  • Use a crispy crust: A crispy crust will help support the weight of the toppings. You can use a pre-made crust or make your own.
  • Bake the pizzas at a high temperature: This will help to ensure that the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before slicing: This will help prevent the toppings from falling off.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad pizzas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a variety of toppings to choose from, chicken salad pizzas can be customized to everyone's liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken salad pizzas a try.

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