Creating Green Chile Pizza can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Sauté the Onions: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Season the Chicken (Optional): If using chicken, add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the onions. Season with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and heat through.
5. Spread the Ricotta: Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
6. Add Green Chiles: Sprinkle the diced green chiles over the ricotta layer, ensuring even coverage.
7. Top with Chicken and Onions: If you’re using chicken, distribute the sautéed chicken and onions evenly on top of the green chiles.
8. Add Mozzarella: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the entire pizza.
9. Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven (or on the pizza stone) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
10. Cool and Garnish: Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven. Allow it to cool for about 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro.