Mid Week YUMM! – Cast-Iron Skillet Pizza with Red Peppers, Chicken & Spinach
Pizza night just got a seriously stylish upgrade!
Forget the same-old tomato sauce – we’re whipping up a vibrant, tangy sensation by whizzing roasted red peppers with luscious olive oil and fragrant garlic. Trust us, it’s a flavor game-changer! No giant cast-iron skillet in your arsenal? No sweat! We’ve got you covered, darling. We’ve even tested this deliciousness on a pizza stone and a regular baking sheet, and guess what? As long as you preheat your weapon of choice, that crust will come out perfectly crispy every single time. Get ready to impress your pizza posse with this effortlessly chic and flavor-packed twist on a classic!
Ingredients
- ½ cup jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough
- ½ cup chopped cooked chicken
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Direction
- Position rack in lower third of oven and place a large cast-iron skillet on it; preheat to 450°F.
- Combine red peppers, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Roll and/or stretch pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Carefully place the pan on a heatproof surface (remember, the handle will be hot), and transfer the dough to it. Spread the sauce over the dough and top with chicken, spinach, mozzarella and goat cheese.
- Bake the pizza on the lower rack until the crust is browned and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with basil, if desired.
Nutrition Information
| 373 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 40g | Carbs |
| 19g | Protein |
EatingWell.com
Enjoy this Mid Week YUMM! with some iTunes!
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