Stuffed Crust Pizza | Stuffed Crust Pizza Recipe

Stuffed Crust Chicken Pizza

Pita pockets can be used in so many recipes - I always make sure I have them on hand. We use them as a crust for pizzas on those nights when we want a quick dinner and do not want to order out. This homemade pizza recipe takes the pita pizza one step further by using the pocket to create a 'stuffed crust'. By adding cheese to the inside of the pita and layering the pizza ingredients on top, you get a melted, gooey, cheesy pizza - better that the ones in the pizza restaurants - and healthier too!

Kids will have fun putting together their own pizzas and stuffing the crust. By adding chicken, veggies and lowfat cheese - this meal can be healthy as well as tasty.

Stuffed Crust Pizza

Ingredients:

4 7inch round pita pockets - We like the whole wheat
1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded - divided
1 cup low sodium tomato sauce or pasta sauce - divided
8 oz cooked or grilled chicken breast - chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tsp minced roasted garlic
Pizza Seasoning
Red Pepper Flakes - optional

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Make a small slice in the top half of the pita pocket - do not cut all the way through - only cut the top layer.
Mix 1/2 of shredded cheese with some of the Pizza Seasoning and put it inside the cut of the pita bread, pushing it as close to the edges as possible without tearing the pita.
Layer the pasta sauce, chicken, onions, garlic, peppers and remaining cheese on top of the stuffed pitas.
Sprinkle with Pizza Seasoning and Red Pepper Flakes.
Put pizzas on a cookie sheet or warmed pizza stone and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes until the cheese on top is melted.
Let the pizza sit for a few minutes before cutting so the cheese in the crust can set.
Cut and serve.

Serves: 4 servings

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories 350
Protein 34g
Carbs 46g
Cholesterol 53mg
Fat 4g
Sat Fat 1g
Trans Fat 0g
Fiber 7g
Sodium 603mg
Sugar 7g

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