Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza Recipe
This Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza features a creamy white garlic sauce topped with shredded chicken, red onion, and mozzarella cheese on a crispy homemade pizza crust. Enhanced with fresh herbs like thyme, oregano, and parsley, this flavorful pizza is perfect for a comforting and savory meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough
White Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 cloves roasted garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup skim milk
- ¼ cup half and half
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or lightly grease it, then sprinkle with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
- Make the White Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced roasted garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the flour and cook for an additional minute, mixing well. Gradually whisk in the skim milk and half-and-half, then add black pepper. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly spread the white garlic sauce over the dough surface.
- Assemble the Pizza: Distribute the shredded chicken and diced red onion evenly over the sauce, then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 17 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle fresh thyme, dried oregano, and fresh parsley over the top to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Slice the pizza and enjoy it hot and fresh.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly roasted garlic for a sweeter, milder flavor.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, consider pre-baking the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Chicken can be grilled or poached prior to shredding to add more flavor.
- Feel free to substitute half and half with heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- Fresh herbs added after baking retain their vibrant aroma and flavor.
- Leftover pizza can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
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