Thai Chicken Pizza

Who doesn't love pizza?! I was looking for pizza recipes at work yesterday and stumbled across several recipes for Thai Chicken Pizza. However, I didn't like everything that was in any of them. So, I decided to make my own recipe. I must admit that when I looked at the pizza right as I was getting ready to put it in the oven I was not sure how it was going to turn out. However, once it was done and I tried it...I LOVED it! It has so much flavor and it pretty healthy with all of the fresh veggies that it has, and minimal sauce.

Once your veggies are all cut and your dough is ready, it only takes about 15-20 minutes to cook. I highly suggest that if you are looking at leaving out some of the ingredients that you don't. The sprouts and snow peas make is amazing! It was perfect and so flavorful. For those of you who know me, you know that I salt and pepper EVERYTHING. I did not need to add either to this meal.

Thai Chicken Pizza
Pizza Crust (for 12" pizza)
2 chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger root (cut into small pieces)
1/2 cup peanut sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh snow peas
1/4 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
1/4 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
2 green onions (sliced)
1/4 cup (or more if you like) peanuts (crushed)
1/4 cup fresh bean sprouts (more if you like them like I do)


Cut fresh veggies while dough is rising.


Cook diced chicken in pan with oil and ginger root until chicken is done.

Flatten dough for crust on pan and spread peanut sauce over crust. Add the chicken and ginger mixture to the top

Spread pepper, carrots, snow peas, onion, and sprouts on top.

Then add the crushed peanuts and cover with the shredded cheese.

Place in the oven on the lowest rack and bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cheese in melted and crust appears done.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

I found this recipe online and thought that is looked delicious! So, I decided to give it a try and see if I liked it. As it turns out, I absolutely love it, and it is now one of my favorite recipes. I cut the batch in half because I did not want to eat if for a week. Beware, I told a friend about it and she made a full batch and said there was enough pasta for 10 people. After chopping up the veggies, it only takes about 20 minutes to cook. I modified the recipe by leaving out the mushrooms (didn't feel like buying them) and doubling the cajun seasoning.


Cajun Chicken Pasta
12 ounces uncooked linguine
2 pounds chicken breast strips
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 cup butter
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced*
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced*
1 (8-oz.) package fresh mushrooms
2 green onions (white and light green parts only), sliced*
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Garnish: chopped green onions

Prepare pasta according to package to the package

Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning and salt over the chopped chicken and cook in 1/4 cup of butter on medium-high for 5 or 6 minutes (until chicken is cooked). Then remove the chicken from the pan

Add the sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions to skillet, and sauté 9 to 10 minutes (or until vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates)

Return chicken to skillet; stir in half-and-half, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Add the pasta, stir until heated through and ENJOY!!!