Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) round pre-baked italian prepared pizza crust
  • 1/2 cup dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 lb chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch -3/4-inch strips
  • 2 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar pizza sauce
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced pitted black olives
  • pimento stuffed olive, chopped for garnish (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Place pizza crust onto large ungreased baking sheet; set aside.
  • Place bread crumbs that have been mixed with garlic powder, if using, in resealable plastic food bag; add chicken pieces.
  • Tightly seal bag.
  • Turn bag several times to coat chicken well.
  • Melt butter or margarine or olive oil in a 10" skillet until sizzling; add chicken.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink(8-10 min).
  • Spread pizza sauce over crust.
  • Top with cooked chicken, mushrooms and black olives.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and pimento-stuffed olive pieces, if using.
  • Bake for 10-14 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.