Chorizo & Chicken Pizza

Main Meals

A Recipe by El Popular

‘Crust’ Us, You ‘Knead’ This Pizza. No matter what you put on it, pizza is undeniably one of the best foods known to man. So, how can one improve upon perfection? Throw El Popular Chorizo on it, of course! Our Chorizo & Chicken Pizza brings a delicious kick of heat with a savory richness that will keep you hooked, slice after slice.

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  • Prep Time: 15 mins

  • Cook Time: 10 mins

  • Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 oz.) El Popular “Original” Chorizo

  • 1 (12 in) Boboli® Original Pizza Crust

  • 1 small can pizza sauce

  • ⅓ cup barbecue sauce

  • 1 cup cooked, diced chicken breast

  • 1/4 small red onion, diced

  • 1 cup smoked cheddar or smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

  • 1 cup pineapple, drained (optional)

  • Jalapeños, drained (optional)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 450° F.

  • Remove casing from Chorizo, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add in cooked chicken and mix with chorizo. Cook for another 2 min.

  • Spread barbecue and tomato sauce on pizza crust, leaving a 1″ border around the edge.

  • Top with chicken, chorizo, red onion, pineapple, jalapeños, and cheeses.

  • Bake for 8 – 10 minutes until crust is light brown and cheese is melted.

Mole 101

  • Mole, the name originating from the Nahuatl “mōlli” or “sauce”, is a centuries old dish.

  • Mole poblano, the most popular type of Mole, is an ancient recipe from Puebla, Mexico.

  • Mole is considered the national dish of Mexico, and has become a symbol of Mexico’s “mestizaje”, or mixture of indigenous and European heritage.

Directions

  • Add 2 cups of chicken broth to a large skillet.

  • Heat over a low flame.

  • Slowly add El Popular Mole Paste or Powder until desired thickness is obtained.

  • Keep warm.

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