Pampered Chef's California Club PIZZA!

So, I was so excited about this recipe I forgot to take a picture. But - imagine a pizza crust with fresh tomatoes, onions, avocado and lemon juice - and there you have it! I promise I will add the photo to this post when I make the pizza again.  But this recipe is so worth it, picture or no picture :) (PICTURE finally added 5.13.11)

I discovered homemade pizza recently and I've pretty much fallen in love. It is quick and easy to make, and it's actually cheaper than buying those frozen pizzas at the store (which, let's be honest, don't usually turn out THAT great) and definitely cheaper than ordering delivery.

Here is a great, healthy recipe from Pampered Chef! Even the guys liked it :)  My favorite part is adding the cool toppings on a hot pizza - and drizzing lemon juice over the top!  This is a definite recipe to keep handy - as most ingredients are found in your kitchen and you can make in no time, and it's also a great summer recipe to enjoy if you're having some people over - just double the recipe and make two!

Helpful tip: Chop onion, avocado and tomato the night before, and this recipe is super simple after a long day at work.

What You'll Need:
1 tsp vegetable oil or EVOO
1 pkg (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust
2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken (I used canned chicken, found near the canned tuna in the grocery store - it worked PERFECT!)
6 oz. shredded cheddar & Monterey jack cheese blend
2 vine ripended tomatoes (or plum tomatoes)
1/4 cup medium red onion
1 medium avocado
1 lemon
6 slices of bacon, cooked, drained, and broken up into pieces

California Club PIZZA

1) Preheat oven to 425F. Lightly brush pizza stone or baking pan with oil and unroll dough onto bottom of pan, stretching where needed.
2) Top crust with chicken and sprinkle with cheese.  Bake 16 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
3) Meanwhile, slice tomatoes, onion, and avocado into bite sized pieces.
4) Remove pizza from oven when ready. Distribute tomatoes, onion, and avocado over pizza crust and sprinkle with bacon. Squeeze fresh lemon over pizza. 
5) Cut into squares - enjoy!

(Side note:  We added a light coating of pizza sauce to the dough before the chicken and cheese. So feel free to add a little sauce...I thought it was great that way, but also know people who enjoy it without the sauce!)

Let me know what you think. Happy Tuesday to all :)