Name: Pesto Pizza with Grilled Chicken & Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Pound Dough (Store-Bought); 1 Jar Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto; 1 Chicken Breast, Grilled; 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 1 Cup Mozzarella, Shredded

Pesto Pizza with Grilled Chicken & Cherry Tomatoes

40 minutes

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This pizza recipe combines bold flavor with fresh ingredients. Barilla^® Creamy Genovese Pesto creates a rich, herby base. Grilled chicken adds a savory, hearty layer. Cherry tomatoes bring a burst of sweetness, while melted mozzarella ties it all together. The balance of warm, cheesy crust and fresh toppings makes each bite satisfying. It’s an easy recipe that feels filling without being heavy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1Pound Dough (Store-Bought)

1Jar Barilla^® Creamy Genovese Pesto

1Chicken Breast, Grilled

1Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

1Cup Mozzarella, Shredded

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 475 °F with a pizza stone on the middle rack.

Step 2

Stretch the dough to a 13-inch diameter disc. Place on a sheet of parchment paper; spread the pesto evenly. Top with cherry tomatoes.

Step 3

Bake until bubbly and slightly brown, for about 12 minutes.

Step 4

Take out, add chicken and top with cheese and finish in the oven for an additional 6-7 minutes.

Suggestion

To grill the chicken season with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill on both sides until fully cooked at 165 °F internal temperature, about 12 minutes.

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Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce

Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese. Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like Italian basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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