I’m all about fast and easy lately. The end of summer is closing in on us and my boys are determined to make every day count.
That means lots of pool time, baseball, going to the indoor trampoline park and playing outside.
As a result, meal time to my boys is a pretty low priority. Food at their ages is all about fueling and that’s it. They aren’t interested in sitting down and talking about their day. This means they are happy to eat just about anything, including junk food if I allowed it- which I admit, happens on occassions.
On other ocassions, I find it easy to get them involved with the cooking because that ensures they’ll eat. This is especially true for my lazy eater, Cole. I don’t know if it’s a phase, the age or what, but he just doesn’t care for food. So getting him into the kitchen is key.
As you can see, we were too lazy to even make our straight pizza dough, so I opted for naan pizza–something you can pick up in the bread section of the grocery store. The naan allows each of us in the house to quickly create our own pizzas. Mine was basically the meat-lovers with chicken, pancetta and a little crumbled sausage and broccoli. Cole’s was sausage and summer squash. I gave him free reign with what we had on hand and told him to pick a protein and vegetable–I think he did a great job with his. I’m not even going to mention Naomi’s because she loved hers so much that she’s flipping it into a post for her blog.
So grab some naan and let’s celebrate the last few days of summer vacation with some fast, fresh and healthy meals! And for those of you already with kids back in school, this is a great weeknight meal that comes together quickly.
Chicken, Pancetta and Broccoli Naan Pizza
By Published: August 14, 2014
- Yield: 1 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Ready In: 20 mins
I'm all about fast and easy lately. The end of summer is closing in on us and my boys are determined to make every day …
Ingredients
- 1 naan bread
- 2 tablespoons pesto (homemade or storebought)
- 1/2 cup mozarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cubed grilled chicken
- 4 slices pancetta, browned
- 3 tablespoons cooked crumbled sausage
- 1/4 cup cooked broccoli
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place naan on a bakesheet. Spread pesto on top, sprinkle and layer with remaining ingredients. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- **NOTES** (1) This is a highly adaptable recipe, so layer and sprinkle each component on to your preference or swap everything out and make this your own. (2) The sausage and squash pizza uses 1/3 cup sausage and a 1/3 of a squash thinly sliced vertically.
Your boys know how to live up summer the right way! That is awesome as are these pizzas! Loving the toppings and naan is a huge hit in my house, so these are perfect!
Thanks so much Tieghan! So bummed summer is coming to an end, we’ve had so much fun!
Sounds like it was a big hit at your house! Naan pizzas are a favorite of mine as well, but I have to say mine are usually pretty boring as far as toppings….I’m going to have to follow your fancy seasonal-veggie lead and mix it up a little!
Mine are usually pretty boring too, but I need to make sure the boys get some veggies in. Thanks so much Alyssa!
Naan pizzas are the best, these look incredible!
Thanks so much Laura!
Super innovative pizza! Just goes to show that quick doesn’t mean plain. Love it!
I’m all about easy food these days. Thanks Liz!
Yum! We love using naan for quick pizzas. They’re especially great at lunch too. Have a good weekend!
And so easy too, right Bri? Thanks!!
Nicely done, these are beautiful…
Thanks so much Andris!
I love using Naan for pizza crust. You can still make quick delicious!
I do too Rina, make life so much easier!
Yum!!! Delicious, quick and good for you all at the same time. Will have to give the naan a try for pizza!
Thanks so much Leah!
These are killer! Love the idea of broccoli on pizza..
Thank you Erika!
I adore Naan….I keep a ton in the freezer for meals just like this. I’m going for the Chick/ Broc/Pan/ one myself!!!
Thanks Laura! Have a great weekend!
Your writing makes it so easy for me to paint a picture in my head of you all in the kitchen. It’s adorable! As for this naan pizza..awesome. Particularly the chicken, pancetta and broccoli combo. I don’t eat broccoli or naan enough. Need to find more creative ways of eating it…like this 🙂 Thanks, Matt!! Totally keeping an eye out for Naomi’s naan pizza!
We bump into each other non-stop in there Kelly, it’s pretty funny. Thanks so much!
Usually for TGIF, when it’s getting colder, we have pizza night. It’s nice because my sons get involved and we end up with different pizzas on the table. I like how creative they are and sometimes they mix things I would not mix together. You end up with nice pizzas! I like to use Naan bread also because some nights, when time is short, it all about being together and share a meal 🙂 Sharing this today Matt!
That’s exactly what it’s about, so much fun together. Thanks Helene!
Looks amazing Matt, AND easy! Win-Win. Enjoy the last of summer with your boys! I feel the same way. 🙂
Thank you Laura!!
Love how much you have piled on these pizzas! And that crust!!
Thanks Ashley!
I can get my boys to try more things if I put it on a crust and call it pizza. My 12 yr old had to cook breakfast for his boy scout group so now he’s all about cooking eggs. He suggested putting them on a pizza crust the other morning. I was like ‘knock yourself out’ 🙂 This looks fab, Matt! I love dinners that can be customized easily!
You’ve got one smart boy Paula, love hearing that!
My 10-year old niece is literally obsessed with naan bread. I’m so making this next time she’s coming over for lunch. I’m pretty sure she’ll devour it.
Have a great weekend Matt!
You would be a hero Mike!
We love naan and we love pizza! This is so great!
Thanks a ton Jen!
Dude, you made simple naan pizzas look gourmet. I love these! We do this all the time with pita bread too. . totally trying this . . love the pesto too!
You always make me smile, thanks Alice!
This is one LOADED pizza! In all the right aways! 😉
Yes it is, thanks Laura!
It’s been ages since Ive had naan, but Im serioiusly loving this pizza! The flavors!
Thanks so much Alaina!
I make naan pizza for my kids all the time! But they’re not nearly as adventurous as yours- nothing but tomato, pepperoni, and cheese for my picky eaters 🙁 Yours is gorgeous and sounds so delish!
That’s actually my favorite kind Allie:)
This is awesome. I sometimes do the same thing but with pitta bread. It works like a charm and my kids love it. They like the smaller look of it. I love your flavors here and that squash looks luscious. I love veggies 🙂
Nothing beats squash right? I love the pita idea!
Seriously, this looks freaking amazing! I love naan pizzas, they make such a good base to hold stuff on, plus the toppings here are delicious.
Thank you so much Nik!
Fast and easy is definitely key these days. The last days of summer get so hectic, this is a perfect quick fix, and the toppings are really creative! : )
Thanks Crystal!
This is genius, Matt — I love the idea of homemade pizza but I’m usually way too lazy to even think about making a crust. We noticed lately that Trader Joe’s has some pretty kick-ass frozen naan, so I’m going to give this a try!
Thanks Sue! We walked past those Naans and I knew exactly what we needed to do:)
Naan pizza is so good!! And the broccoli is such a great twist – Ben would totally approve!
Thanks Megan!
This looks so good I have to use my new word..delishbonks!
Love that, thanks Gerry!!
That photo. Oh heavens. I need pizza stat.
Thanks so much Christina!
Such a great way to get everyone what they want!
Thanks Paula, makes things easier for sure!
Love this! Naan pizzas rock and this one sounds amazing Matt!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Thanks Krista!
I can’t wait until summer finds its way around to these parts! This pizza will definitely be a hit with my boyfriend 🙂 Thanks Matt!
Thanks so much Amy, let me know if you try this!
I can’t believe you have totally changed my mind about pizza! This looks beyond delicious!
Thanks so much Jocelyn!
I have tried using tortillas and slice of whole wheat bread to make pizza but never tried naan yet. It looks so delicious!! Summer is coming to an end and I’m sad. Need some of those pizza now!
Thanks so much Maggie!
So many delicious flavors here! Chicken, sausage, pancetta… yum. And broccoli means this is health food right?! 🙂
Absolutely Meggan! 🙂 Thanks!
I have a huge love affair with naan. I love it so much that I can lose control and eat WAY too much of it! I love that you used it as pizza crusts. These could be some of the best pizzas ever! 🙂
I am the same way, Julie! Thanks so much!