Chicken Pesto Pizza

Strips of marinated and grilled chicken breast are sprinkled over a pizza crust that's spread with pesto. Black olives and shredded cheddar cheese top it all before baking.

Ingredients:

• 10 oz. of skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• Italian Dressing
• 12-inch baked pizza crust
• 6 oz. prepared pesto
• 4 oz. sliced black olives
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

Directions:

Marinate chicken breasts in Italian dressing for 1 hour. Drain; discard marinade. Grill chicken breasts for 8 to 10 minutes per side (until juices run clear.) Slice chicken thinly. Preheat oven to 425. Spread pizza crust with pesto to cover. Sprinkle sliced black olives over pesto. Sprinkle chicken slices on pizza. Cover pizza with shredded cheddar cheese (more or less may be added as preferred). Bake pizza in oven on pizza stone for 10-12 minutes, just until cheese has melted over toppings.

Number of Servings: 4

Notes from the Cook: Special note -- do not overcook chicken on grill since the chicken will be cooked a few more minutes on the pizza. This is one of our family favorites. My husband and children go crazy when I inform them that Chicken Pesto Pizza is on the menu for supper. It's a definite winner every time (and healthy, too)!