How to Proof Pizza Dough in the Instant Pot- Best Homemade Pizza Crust Recipe- Pesto Chicken Pizza

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

pesto

🥗Healthier: homemade pesto

💰Cheaper: spinach and basil blend

Homemade pesto can be lower in calories and cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: sundried tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and readily available.

Proof pizza dough in the Instant Pot yogurt setting for 30 minutes.

In a bowl, add 1 teaspoon instant rapid rise yeast and 1/8 teaspoon yeast.

Add 3/4 cup warm water and 1/4 teaspoon white sugar to the yeast mixture and let sit for 10 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the yeast solution.

In a large stainless steel platter, add 2 cups all-purpose flour.

Pour the yeast solution into the flour and knead for about 10 minutes until soft.

Grease a stainless steel pot with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place the dough inside.

Select the yogurt setting on the Instant Pot for 30 minutes to proof the dough.

After 30 minutes, remove the dough and place it on a greased pizza pan.

Spread the dough into a round shape and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Spread pesto evenly on the dough.

Top with cooked chicken, green pepper, yellow onions, and cheese.

Add pickled olives if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden and crispy.

Slice and serve.

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