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California Pizza Recipe

With chicken, olives and avocados, this is a refreshing change of pace from the ordinary pizza. California Pizza picture

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time45 Min

Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium

Health IndexAverageServings4

CuisineAmericanCourseBreakfast

TasteSavourFeelCrispy

MethodBakedSpecialityComplete Meal, Kids, Christmas, Holidays

Main IngredientCheese, Chicken, VegetableInterest GroupParty

Ingredients

	Canned tomato sauce	8 Ounce
	Dried oregano	1 Teaspoon
	Dried basil leaves	1⁄2 Teaspoon
	Salt	1⁄2 Teaspoon
	Garlic powder/Onion powder	1⁄4 Teaspoon
	Pepper	1⁄8 Teaspoon
	Original bisquick mix	2 Cup (32 tbs)
	Cold water	1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
	Shredded monterey jack cheese	1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (6 ounces)
	Cut-up cooked chicken	2 Cup (32 tbs)
	Cut up cooked chicken	2 Cup (32 tbs)
	Sliced ripe olives	1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
	Avocado	1 Medium, sliced

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 967 Calories from Fat 505

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 58 g88.5%

Saturated Fat 17.7 g88.7%

Trans Fat 2 g

Cholesterol 186.2 mg62.1%

Sodium 1700 mg70.8%

Total Carbohydrates 50 g16.5%

Dietary Fiber 9.7 g38.6%

Sugars 4.5 g

Protein 63 g126.1%

Vitamin A 26.8% Vitamin C 23.5%

Calcium 44.9% Iron 34.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425ºF. Mix tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. Stir Bisquick mix and cold water until soft dough forms. Pat or roll dough into 12-inch circle on ungreased cookie sheet with hands dusted with Bisquick mix; pinch edge, forming 1/2-inch rim. Or pat dough in 12-inch pizza pan.
2. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese over dough. Spread tomato sauce over top. Top with chicken and olives. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Garnish with avocado slices.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Use boiling water to make dough.