Blackened Chicken Pizza with Yellow Tomato Salsa

A homemade spice blend is used to make this zesty, Cajun-style chicken, fresh veggie and spicy pepperjack cheese topped pizza that is low in calories and big in flavor!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 600 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup chopped red onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 ½ tablespoons paprika
• 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 8 ounces shredded pepperjack cheese
• ½ lime, zested and juiced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
• 2 yellow pear tomatoes, stems removed
• 1 pre-baked thin pizza crust

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat over to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, oregano, and cayenne. Sprinkle liberally over chicken. Store any remaining mixture in airtight container for later use.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over high heat. Pour oil into hot skillet, and cook chicken in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fully cooked.

Step 3

Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread over pizza crust, then arrange chicken over tomato mixture. Top with cheese.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese melts.