Best 7 Cilantro Chicken Fajita Pizza Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy all the flavors of your favorite Mexican dish? Look no further than cilantro chicken fajita pizza! This recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family, and it's perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. With its crispy crust, flavorful chicken, and tangy sauce, this pizza is sure to tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, it's time to embark on a culinary journey and discover the best recipe for cilantro chicken fajita pizza.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CILANTRO CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA



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This pizza is packed with flavorful seasonings, but it's the cilantro that gives it the fresh burst of flavor. If you like Southwestern foods and pizza, too, this one is for you! Rebecca Clark - Warrior, AL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning mix
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Unroll crust into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 425° for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Sprinkle with seasoning mix; cook 30 seconds longer. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute peppers and onion in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the salsa, pepper and reserved chicken., Spoon chicken mixture over crust; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 6-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CHICKEN FAJITA NAAN PIZZA



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Having an arsenal of foolproof recipes you can effortlessly whip up in minutes is key to eating healthfully even on the busiest days. Here, Tex-Mex flavors meet Indian in a chicken fajita naan pizza. Simply grill the chicken and the vegetables, add to the bread along with tomato sauce and shredded cheese, throw it in the oven and in less than 15 minutes you'll be sitting down to a tasty meal.

Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings (1/2 naan per serving)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil, or more as needed
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thinly
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pieces whole-wheat naan
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
Topping suggestions: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Meanwhile, heat the oil until hot in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken. Cook thoroughly, about 5 minutes on each side, then remove from the pan.
  • Add more oil to the pan as necessary, and add the mushrooms, peppers, onions, fajita seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are slightly tender, tossing with tongs periodically, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan.
  • Place the naan on a baking sheet, pizza pan or baking stone. Top each piece with a layer of tomato sauce, followed by the chicken, vegetables and then the cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Top the pizzas with the avocado, cilantro and freshly squeezed lime juice, if using, then divide each pizza in half and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 32 milligrams, Sodium 675 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA SAUCE AND TOPPINGS



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Provided by Janet Johnston

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken breast
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups tomato puree
1 1/2 tablespoons mild chili powder
2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Assembly:
1 (16-ounce) pizza ball, store-bought or homemade
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
Special Equipment: pizza stone

Steps:

  • Chicken:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken breast on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put in the oven and roast until cooked through, about 35 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven to a cutting board and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken meat with a fork and set aside. Cook's Note: Can be done the day before.
  • Turn the oven temperature up to 400 degrees F.
  • Put a pizza stone in the oven to preheat for 1 hour, for best results. Remove the pizza dough from refrigerator and let come to room temperature, so it will be easier to work with.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and coat the bottom with the olive oil. Once hot, add the garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and stir to toast. This will add depth of flavor. Stir in the tomato puree, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano and bring up to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, for the flavors to marry together. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Thinly coat a large saute pan with olive oil and heat over a medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the peppers, onion and garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove and set aside.
  • To assemble:
  • Flour the counter top and roll out the pizza dough to a 13-inch diameter. Carefully remove the pizza stone from the oven and put the dough on top. Ladle on the tomato sauce to lightly cover the bottom of the pizza. Sprinkle with the chicken, vegetables, and the cheeses.
  • Bake the pizza until crisp and golden, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, then slice and serve.

BREAD MACHINE CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA



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Add some pizzazz to your pizza! Make the crust with your bread machine or the traditional way and top it off with this spicy chicken topping.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or Better for Bread™ flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/8 to 1/4-inch strips
1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 small onion, sliced
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried cilantro, if desired
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Measure carefully, placing all crust ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough/Manual cycle. Do not use delay cycles.
  • Remove dough from pan, using lightly floured hands. Knead 5 minutes on lightly floured surface (if necessary, knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle). Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 450°F. Grease large cookie sheet or 12-inch pizza pan. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bell pepper and onion. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender; remove from heat. Stir in salsa.
  • Pat dough into 12-inch round on cookie sheet; pinch edge, forming 1/2-inch rim. Spread chicken mixture over dough. Sprinkle with cilantro and cheese. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA



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Pizza topped with chicken, bell peppers, onions and salsa. Another family favorite that has been adapted from a Pillsbury Bake-off recipe. Prep time does not include time to make dough.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 1 12 inch pizza, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, skinned, boned, cut into 2 x 1/2 inch strips
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup green bell pepper, strips
1/2 cup red bell pepper, strips
pizza dough, for 12 inch pizza (you can use refrigerated pizza crust if you like(I like Pizza Dough #8497 by Steve Sickenberger)
1/2 cup mild salsa
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet.
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned.
  • Stir in seasonings.
  • Add onions and bell peppers, cook an additional minute or so until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Heat oven to 425°.
  • Sprinkle pizza pan with semolina flour and press dough into pan.
  • Pre-bake dough until it is a very light golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and scatter chicken over crust, spoon salsa over chicken, spread vegetable mixture over that, and finally, top with cheese.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes until crust is golden brown.

MEXICAN CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA



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This Mexican chicken pizza has always been a hit with my kids and it's such a great way to sneak in extra vegetables. -Carrie Shaub, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chunky salsa
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Sour cream and additional salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Unroll dough into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat in 1/2 teaspoon oil for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink; remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute the onion, peppers, chili powder and cumin in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in salsa and chicken., Sprinkle half of the cheese over prepared crust; top with chicken mixture and remaining cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA



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Capture all the flavors of a chicken fajita on a delicious pizza crust. Source: http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/grilled-chicken-fajita-pizza

Provided by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 29m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 rhodes texas rolls or 9 rhodes dinner rolls, thawed to room temperature
vegetable oil
1 large boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
orange
yellow pepper
2 slices red onions
salt and pepper
1/2-2/3 cup salsa
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine rolls and roll into a 12-inch pizza crust. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest.
  • Brush chicken, peppers and onions with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for about 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Cut peppers into strips and set aside with chicken and onions.
  • Remove wrap from dough and brush one side with oil. Carefully place oil side down on grill. Brush top of dough with oil. Grill 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove crust from grill and spread with salsa. Sprinkle half the cheese over the salsa. Top with chicken, peppers and onions and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Place back on grill and cover to melt the cheese, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from grill and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.3, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 454.9, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 13.5

Tips:

  • For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free tortilla or pizza crust.
  • To make the chicken fajita filling ahead of time, simply cook the chicken and vegetables and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to assemble the pizza, simply heat the filling up and proceed with the recipe.
  • If you don't have any fajita seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • To make the pizza extra cheesy, add a layer of shredded cheese to the bottom of the crust before adding the toppings.
  • For a crispy crust, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.

Conclusion:

Cilantro chicken fajita pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. With its flavorful chicken fajita filling, creamy cilantro sauce, and crispy crust, this pizza is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this cilantro chicken fajita pizza a try.

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