Bacon-Basil Pesto And Chicken Pizza

• Pesto sauce:
• 2 cups basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup bacon
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil
• Additional ingredients:
• Whole milk mozzarella, shredded
• 1 chicken breast
• 2-3 slices bacon
• Ground black pepper

1. In a medium skillet, cook 6-7 slices of bacon (or more as desired). Finely chop of half of the bacon for the pesto sauce, while reserving the rest for topping. In the same skillet, cook chicken breast over medium heat until cooked through. Shred chicken and set aside.
2. Add basil leaves and garlic to a food processor. Blend together until only fine pieces remain. Add Parmesan cheese. Blend until combined. With food processor running on low, slowly drizzle in enough olive oil until a spreadable consistency is reached. Transfer mixture to a small bowl. Stir in bacon.
3. Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Gently stretch and shape dough to desired size. Add to a cold oven. Heat oven to 425u0b0F. When oven is ready, remove pizza crust.
4. Spread bacon-basil pesto sauce in an even layer. Top off with shredded mozzarella, followed by bacon, chicken and finally a sprinkle of ground black pepper.
5. Bake pizza for 15-20 minutes or until desired crispness is reached. Slice and serve.

basil, garlic, bacon, parmesan cheese, olive oil, milk mozzarella, chicken, bacon, ground black pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/bacon-basil-pesto-and-chicken-pizza-53020911 (may not work)