Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata Pizza Recipe
This Chicken Piccata Pizza combines the flavors of lemon and capers with tender chicken on a crispy crust, topped with melted cheese. It's a delightful twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pizza crust pizza crust
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the shredded chicken for a couple of minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and drained capers to the chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook the mixture for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through, then remove from heat.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously on top.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley after removing from the oven.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serve hot.
Notes
For an elegant touch, serve the pizza on a wooden cutting board with lemon wedges.