Description
This Chicken Tzatziki Pizza recipe combines the fresh, tangy flavors of homemade tzatziki sauce with tender shredded chicken, Mediterranean toppings, and melty mozzarella on a crisp Greek flatbread base. Baked to golden perfection, this easy-to-make pizza brings a flavorful Mediterranean twist to your mealtime, perfect for a quick dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cucumber, peeled, cut in quarters and seeded
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- Kosher salt, to taste
Pizza
- 4 pieces Greek flatbread or pita breads
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
- ½ cup sliced kalamata olives
- â…“ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts packed in water, drained
- â…“ cup feta cheese
- Oregano, to sprinkle
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish
- Red chili pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add garlic, cucumber, and dill. Pulse to chop finely. Add the Greek yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and olive oil, then pulse again to blend the ingredients smoothly. Season with kosher salt to taste. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Flatbreads: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the Greek flatbreads or pita breads domed side down on the prepared sheet, creating a flat base for the toppings.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chilled tzatziki sauce evenly over each pita bread. Sprinkle approximately ⅓ to ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each pizza. Evenly layer the shredded chicken breast, sliced kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts on top of the mozzarella. Finally, sprinkle the feta cheese and a pinch of oregano over each pizza.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly and the feta cheese starts to develop golden spots.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven. Garnish each with fresh dill sprigs and a sprinkle of red chili pepper flakes. Add extra feta cheese if desired. Cut each pizza into quarters and serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ingredients for the tzatziki, especially fresh dill and garlic.
- The tzatziki sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated to deepen flavors.
- If Greek flatbread is unavailable, pita breads or naan can be used as alternatives.
- Adjust the amount of red chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Leftover chicken can be substituted with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
