Cheesy Chicken Pizza
Welcome to our cheesy chicken base pizza recipe, designed especially for kids who love delicious and fun meals! This pizza is the perfect combination of gooey cheese and flavourful chicken, making it a hit among little ones. With a savoury chicken base, melty cheese, and a crispy crust, this pizza is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. So, let’s dive in and create a cheesy and satisfying pizza that your kids will absolutely love!
DIETARY: GF, NF
ALLERGENS: Dairy, Egg
AGE GROUP: 8 months+
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner
SERVES: 6
PREP: 25 mins
COOK: 20 mins
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Ingredients
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Multiply the recipe to prep extras for the week.| 500g chicken mince | |
| 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese | |
| 1 egg | |
| 1 tsp dried oregano | |
| Pinch of pepper | |
| 1 cup tomato passata | |
| 1 cup grated cheese | |
| 5 cherry tomatoes, rinsed and sliced |
Equipment
| High-speed food processor |
Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
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2.
Combine the chicken, mozzarella, egg and oregano in a mixing bowl and roll into approx. 12 balls.
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3.
Flatten each ball on the lined tray to form a circle.
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4.
Bake for 12-15 mins, swapping the trays around halfway through cooking. Remove from the oven.
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5.
Top with tomato passata, cheese and tomato slices and return to the oven for 5-8 mins until the cheese has melted.
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Notes
MANDY’S SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve chicken pizzas with a salad or steamed vegetables on the side.
STORING LEFTOVERS: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
Prep tips: Pre-bake the bases and store in the freezer for a quick meal.
Allergies: For a dairy-free version: Swap mozzarella and grated cheese with a good quality vegan cheese. For an egg-free version: Swap egg for a store-bought egg replacer.
Easy ingredient swaps: Top the pizza with toppings of choice such as olives, mushrooms, capsicum etc.
Additional boosters: Hide some vegetables like carrot and zucchini in the tomato sauce.
Baby-friendly version: Serve mashed or in finger food-sized pieces.
