Description
A comforting and innovative pizza pot pie filled with chicken, marinara, and rich cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 deep-dish pizza crust
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (like peas and carrots)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine cooked chicken, marinara sauce, mixed vegetables, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Roll out the deep-dish pizza crust and place it in a pie dish.
- Pour the filling mixture into the crust, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with another layer of pizza crust or fold over the edges of the bottom crust.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best texture, ensure the filling is saucy but not soupy. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in a low oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg