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Tortilla Pizzas

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These Tortilla Pizzas offer a quick, crispy twist on traditional pizza night. By frying corn tortillas until golden and crisp, you create a sturdy, crunchy base that holds up beautifully to toppings. The savory mixture of seasoned cooked chicken, fresh green peppers, onions, and a hint of oregano provides a hearty, protein-rich filling. Topped with tangy pizza sauce and gooey mozzarella, then baked just long enough to melt the cheese, these individual pizzas are incredibly satisfying. They are perfect for busy weeknight dinners, lunchboxes, or a fun snack for kids. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this dish delivers big flavor without the fuss of making dough from scratch.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 344.3
Description
These Tortilla Pizzas offer a quick, crispy twist on traditional pizza night. By frying corn tortillas until golden and crisp, you create a sturdy, crunchy base that holds up beautifully to toppings. The savory mixture of seasoned cooked chicken, fresh green peppers, onions, and a hint of oregano provides a hearty, protein-rich filling. Topped with tangy pizza sauce and gooey mozzarella, then baked just long enough to melt the cheese, these individual pizzas are incredibly satisfying. They are perfect for busy weeknight dinners, lunchboxes, or a fun snack for kids. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this dish delivers big flavor without the fuss of making dough from scratch.
Ingredients
  • corn tortillas
  • cooked chicken, chopped
  • dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • pizza sauce
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • green onions, thinly sliced
  • green pepper, chopped
  • tomatoes, chopped
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • butter
  • chili peppers, sliced for garnish
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2
    Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add chopped chicken, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
  4. 4
    Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well-seasoned.
  5. 5
    Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet using a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl.
  6. 6
    Pour vegetable oil into the same skillet to a depth of about 1/4 inch and heat over medium-high heat.
  7. 7
    Carefully place one corn tortilla into the hot oil.
  8. 8
    Fry for about 1 minute, or until the tortilla is crisp and golden.
  9. 9
    Remove the fried tortilla from the oil and drain briefly on paper towels.
  10. 10
    Place the drained tortilla on a large baking sheet.
  11. 11
    Repeat the frying process with the remaining tortillas, placing each on the baking sheet as they are done.
  12. 12
    Spoon an equal amount of the chicken mixture evenly over each fried tortilla.
  13. 13
    Top each pizza with 2 tablespoons of chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon of chopped green pepper, 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, and 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  14. 14
    Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  15. 15
    Remove from oven and garnish with sliced chili peppers if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 344.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.5g32%
Saturated Fat 7.8g39%
Cholesterol 122.9mg41%
Sodium 2584.5mg108%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 32.6g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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