Pizza Recipe: Spicy Pepper Jack Cheese and Chicken Pizza

Spicy Pepper Jack Cheese and Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 (12-inch) pre-baked thin pizza crust
• 6 tablespoons pizza sauce
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile seasoning
• 4 ounces chicken, cooked and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup canned roasted red bell peppers, drained and julienned
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1/3-inch thick
• 2 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or parsley

Procedures:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Place the pizza crust on a pizza pan or large baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly on the crust. Blend the cheeses and the chipotle seasoning together in bowl; place all but 1/2 cup on the pizza.
3. Arrange the prepared chicken, roasted peppers, and mushrooms on top of the pizza. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of blended cheeses.
4. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
5. Remove the pizza to a cutting surface; sprinkle with minced fresh cilantro or parsley.

Makes 4 servings.