HEART HEALTHY COOKING CLASS - Pizza Pizzazz

Chicken Fajita Pizza

1 tablespoon oil (olive oil would be a healthy choice)
2 whole chicken breast; boneless, skinless and cut into 2 x 1/2 inch strips
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 cup green or red bell pepper strips
1 can (10oz.) refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 cup mild salsa or picante sauce
8 oz. low-fat mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Add onions and bell pepper; cook and stir an additional minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Heat oven to 425°. Grease 12-inch pizza pan or 13 x 9 inch pan. Unroll dough; place in greased pan. Starting at center, press out with hands. Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until very light golden brown. spoon chicken mixture over partially baked crust. Spoon salsa over chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 14-18 minutes or until crust in golden brown.

Breakfast Pizza

1 can (10oz.) refrigerated pizza crust
4 pieces low-fat breakfast sausage (cooked and crumbled)
4 slices low-fat turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 cup fat-free cheddar cheese (grated)
1 cup hash brown potatoes (broken up)
6 egg whites (whipped)
3 tablespoons skim milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat oven to 375°. Spread the pizza crust to fit a 12" or 13" pizza pan. Sprinkle sausage and bacon over crust. Then, sprinkle with potatoes and cheddar cheese. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine egg whites, milk, salt, and black pepper. Pour over potatoes and cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Other optional toppings could include mushrooms, onions, green peppers, or reduced-fat ham.

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