Cajun chicken pizza is a delicious alternative to traditional pizza. It features a spicy creamy tomato sauce that perfectly complements sweet bell peppers, juicy shredded chicken and fresh green onions. Once you try this, you’ll want to add it to your pizza menu rotation. Or maybe host a pizza bar party where you can showcase this Cajun delight alongside several of the delicious pizzas such as Taco Pizza, and traditional pizza.
This recipe for cajun chicken pizza is a cajun chicken pasta on a pizza crust- minus the noodles. Cajun seasoning is a robust blend of spices that is simple to mix up at home. Make a large batch, store it in a glass jar and save it in your cabinet for all your cajun cooking needs! There are a ton of recipes to make this wonderful spice blend. The one I use is Delish-How To Make Cajun Seasoning.
Cajun Chicken Pizza Preparation, Servings, and Storage
Preparing cajun chicken pizza is a straightforward process, and there are several strategies to streamline your prep time. For instance, the pizza crust can be made in advance, par-baked, and then frozen. When it’s time to prepare this pizza, simply thaw the crust while you heat the sauce and gather your toppings. Another convenient option is to make the dough in the morning and let it chill in the refrigerator throughout the day. When you’re ready to assemble the pizza, take the dough out, prepare the sauce, layer on the toppings, and bake. You’ll have a delicious, homemade pizza ready in less than 30 minutes!
In addition, using pressure canned chicken can further expedite the process. It’s ready to go, so less prep time involved with the pizza.
This extraordinary pizza yields up to 8 flavorful slices. Should you have any leftovers, they can be securely stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheating is easy—just pop the pizza on a pizza pan and warm it in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes. Enjoy every bite of this Cajun chicken pizza that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Cajun Chicken Pizza
Equipment
- stand mixer
- 1 quart saucepan
- 18 inch pizza pan or stone
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 tsp Instant yeast
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 2/3 cup Warm water
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1⅔ cups Bread flour
Pizza Sauce
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup Tomato paste
- 3/4 cup Heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 1 lb chicken, shredded
- 1/2 Red bell pepper, diced
- 2 Green onions, diced
- 1½ cups Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Pizza Crust
- In a stand mixer, combine the instant yeast, sugar, water, and salt. Allow to rest until the yeast begins to foam.
- Add the olive oil and bread flour to the bowl and turn the dough hook on low.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, or until all the flour is mixed into the dough and a dough ball is formed.
- Either cover and allow the dough to rise for 2 hours or cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. (If refrigerating the dough prior to baking, remove from the refrigerator 1 hour prior to shaping.)
Cajun Pizza Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cajun seasoning, tomato paste, and heavy cream to the saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes to thicken, whisking occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly whisk in the parmesan cheese. Set aside to cool slightly.
Constructing the Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Lightly dust a work surface and stretch the dough to a 16-18 inch circle.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured pizza pan and poke holes in the dough using a fork.
- Cover the dough with the cajun sauce, spreading out to 1 inch from the outside.
- Spread the shredded chicken over the cajun sauce.
- Cover the chicken with half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Evenly spread diced red peppers and green onions over the entire pizza.
- Add the rest of the cheeses on top of the vegetables.
- Bake the pizza in a preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the bottom crust is browning and the cheese is hot and bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
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