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Shredded Chicken and Walnut Pizza

Shredded Chicken and Walnut Pizza

15 min Prep Time

80 min Cook Time

95 min Total Time

8 Servings

356 Calories

38 g Carbohydrates

11 g Total Fat

20 g
Ingredients

For Pizza:

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • 1 whole-wheat pizza dough portion
  • ½ cup red onion
  • 6 ounces (1½ cups) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup chopped dried dates
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 cups fresh arugula

For Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough:

  • 1½ cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 1 envelope active dry yeast (about 2½ teaspoons)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1-1½ cups warm water (105°-110°F)
Instructions

For Pizza:

  1. Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat to 450° F.
  2. Brush baking sheet with 2 teaspoons oil, sprinkle cornmeal.
  3. Roll dough to fit pan, stretch to cover.
  4. Brush with remaining oil, top with onion, cheese, chicken, walnuts and dates.
  5. Bake 10-14 minutes until golden.
  6. Drizzle with maple syrup, top with arugula.

For Dough:

  1. Mix flours, yeast and salt in food processor.
  2. Combine honey and water. Gradually add to flour mixture.
  3. Knead until soft and elastic.
  4. Let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.
  5. Punch down, rest 15-20 minutes before shaping.

Tips + Tricks:

  • Dough can be made 24 hours ahead and refrigerated
  • Freeze extra dough for 2-3 months
  • Let dough come to room temperature before shaping

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Jon Ashton

NUTRITION FACTS

PER SERVING

Calories: 356
Protein: 20 g
Carbohydrate: 38 g
Fiber: 4 g
Total Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 67 mg
Calcium: 21% DV
Sodium: 322 mg

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