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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

TasteSaltyFeelCrispy

MethodBakedSpecialityHolidays

Main IngredientCheeseInterest GroupParty

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 cups Original Bisquick® mix

1/2 cup cold water

1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, (6 ounces)

2 cups cut-up cooked chicken

1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

1 medium avocado, sliced

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.