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Chicken Fajita Pizza

A delicious, spicy twist on a traditional Mexican dish.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Baking Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 lb. chicken cut into fajita strips
  • 1 med onion cut into fajita strips
  • 1 med red pepper cut into fajita strips
  • 1 med yellow pepper cut into fajita strips
  • 1 med green pepper cut into fajita strips
  • chili powder
  • chipotle pepper powder
  • ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 12 inch pizza crust
  • 16 ounce jar salsa any preferred flavor
  • 8 ounces colby jack cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken, onion and peppers into fajita strips.
  • Add vegetable oil and chicken to a large skillet, sprinkle generously with chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Sprinkle lightly with chipotle pepper powder. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add peppers, onion strips, and garlic and continue to cook until peppers are tender.
  • Drain.
  • Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the crust.
  • Pour the salsa evenly over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle pizza with a generous layer of cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
  • Top with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Dinner, Main Dish, Mexican, Pizza