Short on time? Try this tortilla pizza recipe. It comes together quickly and easily with just a few cheap ingredients.
How to Make Tortilla Pizza
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
Tortilla Pizza Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need for this homemade tortilla pizza recipe:
- Tortilla: Use store-bought or homemade soft flour tortillas.
- Oil: Brush the tortillas with olive oil before you season them.
- Seasonings: These tortilla pizzas are seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Tomato sauce: Use store-bought or homemade tomato sauce.
- Toppings: Top the tortilla pizzas with sliced chicken breast, green bell pepper, and green onions. Of course, you can customize the toppings to suit your taste.
- Cheese: Finish the pizzas with mozzarella cheese.
How to Make Pizza With a Tortilla
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make easy tortilla pizzas:
- Brush the tortilla with olive oil, season, and bake.
- Top with tomato sauce and toppings. Sprinkle it with cheese.
- Bake again until the cheese is melted, then season it with oregano.
Can You Make Tortilla Pizzas In the Air Fryer?
Yes! This recipe works well in the air fryer. Just follow these simple steps:
- Assemble the pizzas in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. Check the pizza every minute to make sure it doesn’t burn.
- Let the air-fried tortilla pizzas cool completely, then slice into pieces.
How to Store Tortilla Pizza
Store your leftover tortilla pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the oven or in the air fryer.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“I made this little pizza using turkey pepperonis and it was amazing,” raves Bigmike. “Once the pizza was cooked, I put it under the broiler for a minute just to get the top good and done.”
“Very good,” according to Tammy Lynn. “Use whatever toppings you want. This is the perfect way to make a tortilla pizza. Baking the crust first is key to it coming out just right.”
“This recipe has been a lifesaver,” says Moxie42. “It's quick, easy, inexpensive and yummy, so I have no excuse to order unhealthy delivery or fast food even when I'm tired or short on time.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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1 (8 inch) soft flour tortilla
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 pinch garlic powder
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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3 tablespoons tomato sauce
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1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
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½ green bell pepper, chopped
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2 green onions, finely chopped
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⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 pinch dried oregano
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place tortilla on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil; sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread tomato sauce on top; arrange chicken breast, green bell pepper, and green onions over tomato sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle oregano over cheese. Slice pizza into wedges using a pizza cutter.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
833 | Calories |
43g | Fat |
37g | Carbs |
71g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
Calories 833 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 43g | 55% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 67% |
Cholesterol 201mg | 67% |
Sodium 1024mg | 45% |
Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 71g | 143% |
Vitamin C 57mg | 64% |
Calcium 393mg | 30% |
Iron 6mg | 33% |
Potassium 841mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.