Tortilla Pizza Recipe: How to Make a Healthier Pizza

Here’s a useful tip for those nights when you’re hurrying to put dinner on the table and find your fridge empty. A tortilla pizza recipe could be your solution!

This easy recipe can be baked in 8-12 minutes and requires simple ingredients you’ll likely have lying around in your kitchen. What’s great about this recipe is that you can use any ingredients in your fridge and customize it according to your preferences.

Whether you want to keep it simple or add a touch of fancy, tortilla pizza is a quick and easy recipe that you can prepare for your family, kids, and friends.

This recipe resembles my other quickest Flatbread Pizza, Bagel Pizza, French Bread Pizza, Dip Pizza, and pizza bread recipes. These are all fantastic quick meal options with customizable toppings.

Quick And Delicious Tortilla Pizza Recipe

Try making tortilla pizza if you need a quick and easy recipe for a sudden get-together. It’s a great solution when you need more time to prepare fancy foods. Pair it with a red velvet pudding for the upcoming Valentine’s Day to add a romantic touch to your evening. Just follow the recipe and enjoy a delicious meal in no time.

Ingredients

• One soft flour tortilla
• One teaspoon of olive oil
• A pinch of garlic powder
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Tomato sauce
• 1 cooked chicken breast
• ½ green bell pepper
• Two green onions
• ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• A pinch of dried oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2. Place the soft flour tortilla on a baking sheet. Brush it with olive oil, then sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper evenly over the tortilla.
3. Spread the tomato sauce as a base sauce evenly over the tortilla. Then, arrange the sliced chicken breast, chopped green bell pepper, and finely chopped green onions on top of the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the other ingredients.
4. Place the tortilla in the oven and bake until the cheese is fully melted, typically taking around 8-12 minutes.
5. Once the cheese has melted perfectly to your liking, remove the tortilla pizza from the oven and sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano over the melted cheese.

Storing And Reheating Leftover Tortilla Pizza

Allow Tortilla pizza to cool to room temperature. Place the tortilla pizza slices in an airtight container and put it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

To reheat tortilla pizza and maintain its crispness, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat for 5-7 minutes or until the tortilla is crispy again.

Tortilla Pizza Variation Ideas

Tortilla pizza topping variations offer endless possibilities to suit your taste preferences. Here are some creative and delicious ideas to try:

1. Margherita: Spread tomato sauce, fresh basil leaves, sliced tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. Add olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Veggie Delight: Top with tomato sauce, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, black olives, spinach, and mozzarella cheese to give it a vegetable pizza touch.
3. BBQ Chicken: Brush with barbecue sauce; add cooked chicken pieces, red onion slices, cilantro, and a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
4. Hawaiian: Layer with tomato sauce, diced ham, pineapple chunks, and mozzarella cheese.
5. Mediterranean: Use hummus as a base, then add roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion slices, and crumbled feta cheese.

Conclusion

Tortilla pizzas offer a simple yet flavorful solution for pizza lovers seeking a quick and customizable meal. Whether you’re in a hurry, experimenting with various toppings, or simply craving a homemade pizza without the fuss, tortilla pizzas provide a versatile canvas for your culinary creativity.