Chicken Peach and Pesto Pizza

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Enjoy the beauty of summer flavors with our Chicken Peach & Pesto Pizza. A homemade pizza crust topped with all the tastes of summer.

Finished chicken and peach pesto pizza made in a sheet pan ready to serve.

Peachy Chicken and Pesto Pizza

Ok, I'm going to be real here. I saw a version of this pizza at a Farm to Table event I went to and only took a piece because it was the only variety available at that minute.

I thought--duh, this kind is available because it's weird. Who puts peaches on pizza?

Little did I know that it was available because it was the most popular flavor they made that night and they were pumping out Chicken Peach & Pesto Pizzas as fast as they could to keep the natives from getting restless.

As soon as I tasted this pizza goodness, I knew I would be recreating it for my family and for you.

So, this summer when the peaches are so juicy that you have to wipe your elbow off-- Make. This. Pizza.

You can thank me later.

Now, I'm sharing all of the components for making this pizza the way I make it. Homemade crust made with my 10-Minute All-Purpose Dough. Homemade Pesto with Craisins made fresh or stored in the freezer just for this purpose.

But, feel free to use convenience products if you need to. Just make this pizza with these toppings.

Ingredients for Chicken Peach & Pesto Pizza

Half batch of 10-Minute All Purpose Dough recipe -- I like to make a full batch and save half in the fridge for 2-4 days for this pizza crust. Waiting a few days lets the dough develop a fantastic flavor and texture. But you can use the dough right away if you prefer.
Pesto with Craisins -- I use about half of the batch of pesto for my pizza sauce, but use more or less to match your preferences.
Chicken Breast, cooked & sliced -- I just cooked a couple up in the grill pan on the top of the stove this time, but I often grill it outside. Sometimes I use leftover chicken if I have it.
Mozzarella Cheese -- I like to shred my own.
Red Onion, sliced -- Adds flavor and some pretty color contrast.
Olive Oil -- Coats the pan for a good crispy crust.
Peaches -- My favorites are from an orchard in Palisade, Colorado that we get trucked in once a year, but I've used store-bought, canned and frozen peaches with success.
Balsamic Glaze, set aside -- Drizzle on a little of this beautifully reduced balsamic vinegar to add a fantastic acidic and sweetness that makes this pizza top shelf.
Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, as desired.

See recipe card for quantities.

Ingredients needed to make chicken and peach pesto pizza.

Instructions for Making Chicken Peach & Pesto Pizza

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Generously drizzle olive oil on the bottom of a large sheet pan and spread around to coat the bottom.
Using your fingers, flatten the prepared pizza dough to cover the bottom of the pan.
Coat the pizza crust with pesto.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, chicken breast, peach slices, and red onion slices.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Rotate the pan halfway through cooking.
Drizzle pizza with balsamic glaze and top with parmesan pizza and red pepper flakes.

Hint: Lift the edge of the pizza up to peek at the bottom of the crust to ensure it has browned before removing from the oven. Cover the top with foil if it's getting done faster than the crust.

drizzle olive oil onto the bottom of a sheet pan for chicken and peach pesto pizza.

spreading-the-pesto-on-the-pizza-crust-for-the-pesto-chicken-and-peach-pizza

Substitutions & Variations

Vegetarian Pesto Peach Pizza - skip the chicken for a fantastic veggie pizza.
Easy Pesto Pizza - Use pizza crust and pesto from a box or package for an easy pizza night.
Spicy - add thinly sliced jalapenos to pizza along with peaches for a sweet and spicy pizza pairing

Storing Homemade Pizza

Store homemade pizza in the fridge in a large zip-top bag for up to 5 days.

Top tip

Reheat this pizza (if there are leftovers) in your Air Fryer to prevent soggy crust.

FAQ

Do you cook chicken before putting it on pizza?

Yup. Use any cooked chicken on top of pizza, but it should be cooked first as it won't bake long enough to get to a safe internal temperature.

Are peaches peeled before putting them on pizza?

I prefer peeling my peaches.

Can I make Balsamic Glaze?

Yes! Simply pour 1 cup of balsamic vinegar into a nonstick saucepan and add ¼ cup sugar. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the vinegar is reduced and thick.

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Finished chicken and peach pesto pizza with a bite taken out of the amazing pizza.

Food safety

Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
Wash hands after touching raw meat
Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
Never leave cooking food unattended

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.