Cheesy Bean and Chicken Pizza

Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 30 Min
Makes: 6 servings

Patrice Kavanagh
Easton, PA
Pillsbury.com Bake-Off® Contest 42, 2006

INGREDIENTS

1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust
3/4 cup regular or reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, drained
2 cups Progresso® red kidney beans, well drained (from 19-oz can)
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

DIRECTIONS

1.Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease 14-inch pizza pan with shortening or cooking spray. Unroll dough; place in pan. Starting at center, press out dough to edge of pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until crust begins to brown around edge.

2.Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice and chiles.

3.Gently spread mayonnaise mixture over partially baked crust. Top with beans, chicken and cheese. Bake 10 to 14 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.