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Mexican Chicken Pizza with Cornmeal Crust

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 24, 2011
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Chicken, fire roasted tomatoes and Mexican cheese are the flavors in this hurry-up homemade pizza.

Mexican Chicken Pizza with Cornmeal Crust

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons regular active dry yeast
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
  • Additional cornmeal
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes or plain diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup of the flour, the sugar, yeast and salt. Stir in warm water and oil. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on high speed 1 minute. Stir in 1/3 cup cornmeal and remaining 3/4 cup flour to make a soft dough.
  • Step 
    2
    On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray; sprinkle with additional cornmeal. On cookie sheet, press dough into 14x10-inch rectangle; prick with fork. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges just begin to turn brown.
  • Step 
    4
    Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese blend. Top with chicken, tomatoes and bell pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 6 to 8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

390 Calories
17g Total Fat
23g Protein
36g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
8g
42%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
430mg
18%
Potassium
320mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
12%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
5g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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