Easy Chicken Fajita Pizza Recipe
This Easy Chicken Fajita Pizza recipe will become your new favorite pizza! It takes the best of chicken fajitas and pizza and marries them together to make the most satisfying, delicious, and quick meal. This tasty pizza is perfect for a busy weeknight or a weekend party!
Want more delicious and unique pizza recipes? Try my TikTok Pizza Toast, Pizza Tortilla Wrap, or this Easy Crustless Pizza Bowl! And if you a fajita obsessed, try these loaded fajita nachos!
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this delicious Chicken Fajita Pizza:
INGREDIENT NOTES
- Pizza dough or crust: Experiment with your favorite pizza dough recipe to see which one you love the most. You would need two 9-inch pizza crusts or enough pizza dough to form two 9-inch pizza rounds. You can always use a pre-baked crust, too!
- Salsa: We’re swapping the pizza sauce with salsa to give this chicken fajita pizza recipe that Tex-Mex flavor.
- Chicken: I prefer boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite-sized pieces.
- Shredded cheese: I love using a mixture of Colby Jack cheese and mozzarella cheese but use your favorite.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA: STEP-BY-STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with exact ingredients will be in the printable recipe card below!
Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients for the chicken marinade, including olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, sugar, and cumin. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
Step 2: Place sliced red onion and bell peppers in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with taco or fajita seasoning and toss to coat.
Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 4: To assemble the pizza, roll the dough with a rolling pin to your desired size and thickness (if using fresh dough). Spread the salsa evenly over the pizza dough, sprinkle cheese, then peppers and onions, and finally cooked chicken.
Step 5: Place pizza in your preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
RECIPE TIPS & TRICKS
- Cut chicken into even pieces. When cutting the chicken breasts into small pieces, aim for uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor throughout the pizza.
- Watch pizza during cooking. The cooking times will depend on the type and thickness of the pizza crust. If you are using a store-bought crust or dough, follow the package instructions and watch the pizza closely.
Confidence Tip
Use store-bought shortcuts: make this recipe super quick and easy by using a pre-baked store-bought pizza crust.
STORAGE & REHEATING
Storage: Store leftover chicken fajita pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat individual slices in the microwave in 20-second increments until heated through. Or pop it in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes until warmed through to your liking.
ADDITIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS
ADDITIONS:
- Veggies – Have fun with different veggies. Swap the yellow bell peppers with green pepper and add jalapeno peppers, zucchini, and fresh tomatoes.
- Toppings – Top the baked pizza with your favorite toppings like sour cream, fresh cilantro, and drizzle with hot sauce for a spicy kick.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Seasonings – Swap the taco seasoning with a simple blend of salt and black pepper.
- Chicken meat – This easy recipe is a great way to use up any leftover chicken meat. Use roast whole chicken, shredded chicken breast, or even rotisserie chicken. I recommend tossing the meat with the seasonings and topping the pizza with that chicken mixture.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, you can pre-bake it for a few minutes before adding the toppings. Simply place the rolled-out pizza dough in the oven for 4-6 minutes until it starts to firm up. Then assemble the pizza and pop it back in the oven until all the toppings are heated through and the cheese has melted.
You can serve this pizza with a variety of sides such as a green salad, chile con carne nachos, or top with easy pico de gallo for extra freshness and texture. You can also pair the pizza with crispy air fryer chicken wings!
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Chicken Fajita Pizza
Ingredients
For the chicken (See Note 1)
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced the best garlic chopper!
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (sweet paprika is fine, too)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cumin
For the pizza & veggies
- 2 9 inch pre-made pizza crusts OR pizza dough formed into (2) 9 inch rounds one large pizza crust is also fine, use your favorite!
- 1/2-1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese I used a mixture of Colby Jack and mozzarella–use you your fave!
- 1/2 cup sliced red or yellow onion
- 1 cup cubed bell peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fajita or taco seasoning (optional) homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Chicken Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients for the chicken marinade (1 tbsp olive oil through cumin above). Add chicken and toss to coat. Let the chicken marinate while you prep the veggies.
- Prep Veggies: Place sliced onions and bell peppers in a bowl, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with taco or fajita seasoning (if using). You can also just season the veggies with salt and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread salsa evenly over your pizza dough or crust. Add cheese, then peppers/onions, and cooked chicken.
- Bake: Place pizza in your preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly. The cooking time will depend on what type of pizza crust you use. Follow the package instructions if you are using a store-bought crust or dough (See Note 2).
Yummmm! Love the colors and the flavors, such a delicious pizza!
OOH what a fun idea! I’m really excited to make this one for the kids!
I made this pizza for dinner last night and it was wonderful! Two of my favorites combined into one!
Drooling over this delicious fajita pizza recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Easy and looks very tasty, I will try this. Thanks for sharing!