Chicken and Pepperoni Pizza Melts (Print version)
Crispy tortilla melts stuffed with chicken, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and gooey mozzarella for a fast pizza-style dinner.
# Ingredients:
For the melts
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4 large flour tortillas, burrito size
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2 cups (280 g) cooked chicken, sliced or shredded
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup (120 ml) pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
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24 pepperoni slices
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 tablespoon olive oil or softened butter, for brushing
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan, optional
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley, optional
# Instructions:
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Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Let it warm while you assemble the tortillas so the first melt starts cooking evenly.
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Divide half the mozzarella down the center of the tortillas. Top with chicken, pizza sauce, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and the remaining mozzarella.
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Fold both sides of each tortilla over the filling to make a flat wrap. Press gently so the filling sits in an even layer.
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Brush the outside lightly with olive oil or butter. Place the melts folded side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
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Flip carefully and cook for 3-4 minutes more, until the second side is browned and the mozzarella is melted through.
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Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 2 minutes. Slice in half and finish with parmesan, basil, or parsley if using. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
# Good to know:
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Use cooked chicken to keep the recipe fast.
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Do not overfill the tortillas or they will be hard to flip.
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Serve right away for the crispest texture.