Braised Chicken Tortilla Pizza
Gear up your game day grub. This braised chicken tortilla pizza recipe is topped full of juicy, tender braised chicken, fresh veggies, a crispy Mission® Soft Taco Flour Tortilla crust, and a cheer-worthy sauce. What it makes it truly tasty? The secret ingredient: Truly® Lime Hard Seltzer.
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INGREDIENTS
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8
Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas -
½
cup Truly® Lime Hard Seltzer -
¼
cup olive oil, divided -
1
onion, diced -
3
cloves garlic, minced -
1
tsp chili powder -
1
tsp ground cumin -
½
tsp dried oregano -
1
can (15 oz) diced tomatoes -
2
tbsp tomato paste -
1
lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs -
½
tsp salt and pepper -
2
cups shredded mozzarella cheese -
1
cup thinly sliced mushrooms -
¼
cup thinly red onion -
¼
cup pitted halved black olives -
½
cup torn fresh basil
INSTRUCTIONS
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in large high-sided skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in Truly Lime Hard Seltzer; bring to boil. Cook for 2 minutes.
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Step 2
Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to boil. Add chicken, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 40 to 50 minutes or until chicken is very tender and sauce is thickened.
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Step 3
Remove cooked chicken, shred chicken with 2 forks and stir back into sauce. Let cool slightly.
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Step 4
Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange 4 tortillas on parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Sprinkle each evenly with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese; cap with another tortilla. Top with sauce and chicken, then sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with mushrooms, red onion and black olives; drizzle with remaining oil.
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Step 5
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese melts and bubbles; sprinkle with basil before serving. Cut each pizza into 4 slices.
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Tip
Substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs, if preferred.