Description
Brie Cranberry and Chicken Pizza delivers a delightful combination of creamy cheese, tangy fruit, and savory meat that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Melted brie, tender chicken, and sweet cranberries create a perfect pizza experience that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cheese:
- 6 ounces Brie cheese
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (12-inch) prepared pizza crust
- 1 ½ cups cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F and position a pizza stone inside if you have one, ensuring an even, crisp crust base.
- Warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook 2 chicken breast halves for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature hits 165°F.
- After chicken cools for 5 minutes, slice or shred it into thin, bite-sized pieces for easy pizza distribution.
- Spread 1 ½ cups cranberry sauce across the entire 12-inch pizza crust, creating a tangy foundation.
- Scatter the chicken pieces evenly across the sauced crust, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Sprinkle 6 ounces of chopped Brie cheese over the chicken, letting the chunks nestle between meat pieces.
- Top with 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella, completely blanketing the previous layers for a melty finish.
- Slide the pizza into the 425°F oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese bubbles and crust turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the pizza rest 3-4 minutes to set the cheese and allow easier slicing.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme or arugula for a bright, herbal touch before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor to the pizza.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the regular pizza crust with a cauliflower or almond flour crust.
- Warm the Brie slightly before adding to the pizza to help it melt more evenly and create a creamy texture.
- If cranberry sauce is too sweet, mix it with a bit of Dijon mustard to balance the flavors and add a tangy kick.
- Prep Time: 17 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 965 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 69 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg