Best 7 Southwestern Chicken Pizza Recipes

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Are you ready to take your taste buds on a journey to the vibrant flavors of the Southwest? With its unique blend of Mexican and Native American influences, southwestern cuisine is known for its bold and zesty flavors. And what better way to experience this culinary delight than with a mouthwatering southwestern chicken pizza? In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a tantalizing southwestern chicken pizza that will leave you craving for more. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of assembling and baking, we will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to impress your family and friends with this delectable dish. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PIZZA



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Our family loves Mexican food and pizza, so I combined the two. It's easy to cook the pepper and onion in the microwave. Salsa, prepared chicken and other convenience items hurry along the rest of the recipe. The final result is fantastic!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, julienned
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1/4 cup water
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1-1/4 cups salsa
2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the onion, green pepper and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain well., Unroll pizza crust onto a greased baking sheet, stretching gently to form a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread with salsa. Top with chicken and onion mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, garlic powder and cilantro. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts with black beans, corn, chile peppers, tomatoes. Low-fat, easy and quick. Serve over hot cooked rice if desired.

Provided by Tamcattt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pinch ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 863.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SIMPLE SOUTHWESTERN BREAKFAST PIZZA



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This breakfast pizza is done in under 30 minutes and would be perfect for an addition to brunch.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pork sausage patties
1 large flour tortilla
½ cup shredded asadero cheese, divided
⅓ cup salsa
1 medium egg
4 slices avocado, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
1 tablespoon crema con sal (salted Mexican-style sour cream)
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Crumble sausage into a large skillet and cook until browned over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Drain grease and remove browned pork to a plate. Clean out skillet.
  • Place flour tortilla into the skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 of the asadero cheese onto the tortilla and spread salsa over the cheese. Top with sausage crumbles and remaining cheese.
  • Crack open the egg and carefully add to the middle of the pizza; cook for 12 minutes.
  • Top pizza with avocado slices, chopped cilantro, crema con sal, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 467.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA



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Pizza takes a southwest turn in this version. I made this recipe on the first date-an evening of cooking at my apartment-with my husband, Gary.-Tricia Longo, Spencer, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Unroll crust into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until lightly browned. Add the onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink. , Spread salsa over crust. Top with 1 cup cheese, chicken mixture and remaining cheese. Bake at 400° until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PIZZA



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Make and share this Southwestern Chicken Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jennifer2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 1 pizza, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb chicken
1 (10 ounce) can pizza dough (premade ready-to-bake cans)
1 (12 ounce) bottle pizza sauce
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo (grind up whole can... save the rest for another recipe)
1/2 purple onion
2 small tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cook chicken (grilling is preferable) and cube.
  • Chop onion and slice tomatoes.
  • Roll pizza crust onto cookie sheet as directed on can.
  • Combine pizza sauce with chipotle and adobo sauce.
  • (Add more than one tablespoon if you like your food spicy).
  • Spoon pizza sauce onto crust.
  • Top with cheese, onion, chicken and tomatoes.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 99.9, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 6.5

SOUTHWEST WHITE CHICKEN PIZZA



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No fancy dough-twirling technique required to make this Southwest-style white pizza. Just chicken, avocado and other tasty fixin's.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 27m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 refrigerated ready-to-use baked pizza crust (12 inch)
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 boneless skinless chicken breast (1/4 lb.), cooked, sliced
1/4 cup slivered red onion s
1/3 cup picante sauce
1/2 small avocado, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Spread pizza crust with cream cheese spread; top with chicken and onions.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min. or until crust is golden brown.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 7 g

SOUTHWESTERN BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA



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Make and share this Southwestern BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package prepared pizza crust (Boboli)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, divided
2 (9 ounce) packages southwest-flavored cooked chicken breast strips, chopped (Tyson Southwest Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips)
1 1/2 cups shredded four-cheese Mexican blend cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Put the pizza crust on a large baking sheet or pizza stone.
  • Spread 1/4 cup barbecue sauce over crust.
  • In a bowl, combine the remaining barbecue sauce and chicken; tossing to coat well.
  • Spoon chicken mixture over crust.
  • Top with cheese and cilantro.
  • Bake in a 450° oven for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.7, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 909.2, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 50.8

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible before baking the pizza.
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the pizza on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • To prevent the toppings from sliding off the pizza, pre-bake the crust for a few minutes before adding them.
  • Don't overload the pizza with toppings, or it will be difficult to cook through.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Southwestern chicken pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With its flavorful combination of chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa, this pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this southwestern chicken pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!

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