Chicken Parmesan Pizza

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This pizza comes together in a flash and looks like one you'd get from a fancy pizza joint. The key is to use a brand of nuggets you are familiar with and enjoy. Don't skip the fresh basil--that extra layer of flavor makes the whole pizza pop.

pizza with chicken, parmesan, and mozzarella garnished with basil
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
18 mins
Total Time:
23 mins
Servings:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings servings

  • 12 frozen chicken nuggets

  • 1 12-inch pre-baked pizza crust

  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce

  • 2 button mushrooms, sliced

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 6 basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange nuggets in a single layer on a pizza pan. 

  2. Bake nuggets in the pre-heated oven for 10 minutes or according to package directions; transfer to a cutting board and cut each nugget in half. 

  3. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  4. Place pizza crust on the pizza pan; spread on marinara in an even layer. Arrange halved nuggets and sliced mushrooms evenly over marinara; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

  5. Bake pizza in the preheated oven until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and scatter basil over cheese; bake for 3 minutes more.

    chicken nuggets, basil, cheese pizza
    Nicole Russell.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

4455 Calories
105g Fat
746g Carbs
117g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 4455
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 105g 135%
Saturated Fat 17g 84%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 7719mg 336%
Total Carbohydrate 746g 271%
Dietary Fiber 31g 112%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 117g 234%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 328mg 25%
Iron 45mg 252%
Potassium 1457mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.