Aromatic pesto, plenty of ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers and of course a juicy, well-seasoned grilled chicken; this Tuscan Grilled Chicken Pizza has got it all!

Tuscan Grilled Chicken Pizza Recipe

Everyone loves a good pizza, but sometimes the old pepperoni and cheese can get dull. We love mixing it up with our Tuscan Grilled Chicken Pizza.

The entire family enjoys this recipe because instead of the traditional pizza sauce we change up the flavors by using pesto! Pesto is a combination of olive oil, basil and pine nuts (and sometimes parsley) blended until it becomes a smooth paste. It brings a nice aromatic presence with minimal ingredients.

(If we have leftover pesto, I use it in everything from mashed cauliflower, salads, pasta, as a sandwich spread, etc.)

But the flavor doesn’t stop there! We also layer on Italian cheese and roasted red peppers for a pizza that tastes straight out of Tuscany. Grilled chicken adds in a dose of protein and some umami flavor.

Not only does this unique pizza recipe taste amazing, it’s also a healthy alternative to the standard delivery fare.

This is an easy weeknight pizza saving you the hassle of having to order out. My daughter enjoys making this pizza with me – it’s something we started doing when she was young and it’s a tradition we both enjoy. (Delivery can’t hold a candle to that!) You can also get extra dough and make individual pizzas for each family member, or try making several pizzas with all different toppings and taste test to find your favorite!

Tuscan Pizza FAQs

Can this pizza be frozen? Absolutely! You can freeze this pizza at several stages. You can freeze the dough and pesto sauce (and even the grated cheese). You can freeze the assembled but uncooked pizza. Or you can freeze the cooked pizza. Whatever works best for you. Whatever stage you choose to freeze your pizza at, store it in an airtight zip-top bag or freezer container and use it within 3 months of freezing.

Can I make the pesto ahead of time? Yes, pesto can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. A drizzle of olive oil on top helps prevent browning.

Do I need a pizza stone or special pan to make Tuscan pizza?No special equipment is required for our recipe. A baking sheet, cast-iron skillet, or grill plate works well—just make sure it’s preheated for a crisp crust.

What other toppings can I use instead of chicken and red peppers? Grilled vegetables, Italian sausage or even prosciutto pair beautifully with the basil-parsley pesto base.

For my low-carb friends, this pizza varies in net carbs depending on the dough you use. One slice of this pizza using a standard pizza dough can be anywhere from 5g to 10g net carbs. If you use a low-carb dough like our fathead pizza dough (which works out to less than 1g net carb per serving) this pizza works out to 3.2g net carbs.

Ingredients for Tuscan Pizza

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• Pizza Dough of choice
• Mozzarella, shredded
• Basil
• Parsley
• Pine Nuts or Sunflower Seeds, optional
• Garlic Cloves
• Olive oil
• Red Bell Pepper
• Chicken Breast, grilled and sliced
• Salt & Pepper

Note: this is a great use for leftover grilled chicken or even rotisserie chicken. I like to add plenty of Italian seasoning to my chicken before grilling to use in this recipe.

How to Make Tuscan Chicken Pizza

To Prep: Preheat oven or grill to 450F.

1. Make the pesto: Blend basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.
2. Prepare the dough: Roll out pizza dough on your pan or grill plate.
3. Assemble the pizza: Brush dough with pesto, then top with mozzarella, red peppers and grilled chicken.
4. Bake and serve: Bake 10–15 minutes until edges are golden and cheese is melted; let rest a few minutes before slicing.

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Yield: 1 pizza, 8-10 servings

Tuscan Grilled Chicken Pizza

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Tuscan Grilled Chicken Pizza is a delicious and unique pizza recipe that uses homemade pesto sauce as a base and then tops it with plenty of mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers and tender, grilled chicken.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 batch pizza dough
• 1 bunch Basil
• 1 bunch Parsley
• 1/4 cup Pine Nuts or Sunflower Seeds, optional
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 cup Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon each Salt & Pepper
• 1 cup Mozzarella, shredded
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
• 1 Chicken Breast, grilled,sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven or grill to 450 degrees F. 
2. In a single serve style or regular blender, add basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt & pepper. Blend to make the pesto. Taste and adjust.
3. Roll out pizza dough onto your desired pan or grill plate. 
4. Brush dough with pesto. Top with mozzarella, red peppers and grilled chicken. 
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until dough edges are golden and cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Let rest for a few minutes before cutting. 

Notes

Note: this is a great use for leftover grilled chicken or even rotisserie chicken. I like to add plenty of Italian seasoning to my chicken before grilling to use in this recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 308Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1207mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 11g

This Tuscan Grilled Chicken pizza is a fun twist on a family night classic. 

Want another great pizza to try? This one is low carb and gluten free (but you can always swap out the “fathead” dough for a regular pizza dough): Fathead Pizza– Meat Lover’s Breakfast Style