Chicken Fajita Pizza

Author: Elizabeth Daniels, finalist, 1990 Pillsbury Bake-off
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Ingredients

1 10-ounce can refrigerated pizza crust dough
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1-2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 cup green or red bell pepper strips
1/2 cup salsa
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese


Directions

Heat oven to 425 degrees.

Grease 12-inch pizza pan or 13-by-9-inch pan. Unroll dough; place in greased pan.

Starting at center, press out with hands. Bake at 425 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until light golden brown.

Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet. Add chicken; sprinkle with chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes. Add onions and peppers; cook 2-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Remove crust from oven. Spoon chicken mixture evenly over crust. Spoon salsa over chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven; bake 14-18 minutes. Serves 8.