Description
This Chicken Tzatziki Pizza combines the creamy freshness of homemade tzatziki sauce with tender shredded chicken, tangy feta, and a medley of Mediterranean toppings on a crispy Greek flatbread base. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this flavorful and easy-to-make pizza is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Tzatziki Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cucumber, peeled, cut in quarters and seeded
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
Pizza
- 4 pieces Greek flatbread or pita breads
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
- ½ cup sliced kalamata olives
- â…“ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts, packed in water, drained
- â…“ cup feta cheese
- Oregano, to taste
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish
- Red chili pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine garlic, cucumber, and fresh dill. Pulse to chop finely. Add Greek yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and olive oil, then pulse again to blend all ingredients evenly. Season with kosher salt to taste. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors meld.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Assemble Pizzas: Place the Greek flatbreads or pita breads domed side down on the prepared baking sheet. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chilled tzatziki sauce evenly over each bread. Sprinkle each with ⅓ to ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the shredded chicken breast, sliced kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and quartered artichoke hearts over the cheese. Sprinkle the tops with crumbled feta cheese and a pinch of oregano. Add kosher salt as needed.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is melted and the feta begins to turn golden and slightly crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and garnish with fresh dill sprigs, red chili pepper flakes, and additional feta cheese if desired. Cut into quarters and serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, use Greek flatbread or pita that is sturdy enough to hold the toppings without becoming soggy.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and dill in the tzatziki sauce to taste, especially if you prefer a milder or stronger flavor.
- Use cooked chicken breast leftover from previous meals or rotisserie chicken for a quick preparation.
- Feel free to substitute kalamata olives with black olives if preferred.
- To make this dish vegetarian, omit the chicken and add extra vegetables like roasted peppers or mushrooms.
- Allowing the tzatziki sauce to chill and develop flavors for at least an hour enhances the overall taste of the pizza.
