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Margherita Chicken Pizzas

Makes 8 pizzas

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    Top a small pita with mozzarella, chicken, and other pizza favourites, then broil, and you have a fun and breezy meal that’ll satisfy any sports fan—even during periods of defeat. No need to tip the delivery guy. And the ingredients can easily be scaled up to feed a big crowd. Small naan bread or even split English muffins can also be used as a pizza base.

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    Crank it up

    Broiler power can vary from oven to oven (gas units tend to burn hotter), so a little experimenting is needed to pinpoint the ideal distance food sits from the heat. A good place to start is about 4 inch (10 cm) from the heating element when preparing items such as pizza and nachos. And remember that under the broiler, timing is critical for intense, direct heat—a point sadly illustrated when you take a short leave from the kitchen only to return to crispy black pizza crust. 

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    Margherita Chicken Pizzas

      Ingredients

      • 8 mini pitas
      • 1 cup (250 mL) tomato sauce
      • 2 cups (500 mL) baby spinach
      • 3/4 lb (350 g) cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced
      • 1 cup (250 mL) roasted red pepper, sliced
      • 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved
      • 3 oz (85 g) fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
      • 1/3 cup (80 mL) torn fresh basil
      • Freshly cracked black pepper, to garnish

      Nutrition

      Per serving:

      • calories362
      • protein27 g
      • total fat 8 g
        • sat. fat2 g
      • total carbohydrates46 g
        • sugars7 g
        • fibre7 g
      • sodium481 mg

      Directions

      01

      Preheat oven broiler to high. Place pitas on baking sheet and broil until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn pitas.

      02

      Spread pitas with tomato sauce and then top with spinach, chicken slices, roasted red pepper, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Broil on high until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Top with basil and some freshly cracked black pepper.

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