Chicken Taco Pizza

 Who doesn't love Pizza?
Who doesn't love Taco's?
How about putting them together?

CHICKEN TACO PIZZA

Yummmmmmm.

So we are trying to eat healthier at my house. But I refuse to give up my pizza. So I came up with Chicken Taco Pizza. Just because you are eating healthier doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite foods. You just have to become creative. By using salsa instead of sauce and 3% fat cheese instead of full fat you can reduce the fat and calories by a lot. The best part...You get ton's of flavor.

Now to my favorite tip....

Take 1lb of boiled chicken breast, break into pieces. Place them into a Stand Kitchenaid mixer with whisk attachment.

Turn on low speed for a few seconds then increase the speed. About 30-60 seconds later......

 PERFECTLY SHREDDED CHICKEN!!!!!!

Do this all of the time! So easy.

Then you want to take your favorite chicken taco mix and mix with required amount of water. Place in a large skillet and add chicken, heat for about 5-7 minutes on medium heat (just enough so that the liquid soaks into the chicken).

 While this is on the stove,  get your favorite pre-made pizza crust and follow heating instructions.

Love this one because of it being whole wheat it's healthier for you, but doesn't have a harsh taste. Plus this is cheaper than some other name brand crust's and there are 2 in a pack for a little over $3.

Place 1 cup of your favorite salsa on the pizza crust, I used medium heat and when it's mixed with the chicken it's super spicy...Yumm. (Is there such a thing as saying Yum too much? I don't think so.)

Top with seasoned shredded chicken

Then top with approximately 1 cup cheddar cheese.

Bake according to instructions on crust package. Remember if using the reduced fat cheese it will not melt as well as the full fat cheese.

Top with your favorite toppings...lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeno, black olives, sour cream, guacamole, etc. The possibilities are endless. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Chicken Taco Pizza

1lb boiled chicken breast
1 packet chicken taco seasoning
1c salsa
1c shredded cheddar cheese
1 pre-made pizza crust (I like wheat)

1. Shred chicken. You can do this by hand or in a stand mixer. If using the stand mixer place large chunks of chicken in bowl of stand mixer with whisk attachment. Start on low setting for a few seconds then increase speed. This will shred the chicken very nicely.

2. Mix the seasoning packet with required amount of water and place in skillet over medium heat and add the shredded chicken. Heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is completely absorbed.

3. While chicken is seasoning pre-heat oven according to package directions on the pizza packet. Take one pizza crust and top with 1 cup salsa. Then once the chicken is done, place on top of the salsa. Finally top with shredded cheddar cheese.

4. Bake according to instructions. Top with your choice of toppings. Enjoy!