Description
Roasted garlic white chicken pizza delivers a luxurious blend of creamy cheese, tender chicken, and caramelized garlic on a crisp, golden crust. Comfort meets gourmet as Mediterranean flavors dance across each delectable slice, promising pure culinary satisfaction for pizza enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1.5 cups boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 0.75 cup mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 8 cloves roasted garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup skim milk
- 0.25 cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Topping Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup red onion, diced
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to a scorching 450°F and prepare a baking sheet with a silicone mat or a light coating of oil and cornmeal to ensure smooth pizza release.
- Craft a luxurious garlic cream sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, then introducing roasted garlic and sautéing until aromatic. Dust with flour and cook briefly, then gradually incorporate milk and half-and-half while whisking continuously.
- Season the sauce with black pepper and simmer until it transforms into a velvety consistency. Remove from heat and fold in Parmesan cheese until the mixture becomes silky smooth.
- Stretch the pizza dough into a circular canvas approximately 12 inches wide, positioning it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lavishly spread the creamy garlic sauce across the dough’s surface, creating an even foundation.
- Distribute shredded chicken and diced red onion strategically over the sauce, then generously shower the pizza with Mozzarella cheese.
- Slide the pizza into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 17 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling cheese.
- Upon removing from the oven, sprinkle with fresh thyme, dried oregano, and chopped parsley to add vibrant herbaceous notes.
- Slice into wedges and serve piping hot, allowing the enticing aromas to invite immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Dive into a flavor explosion where roasted garlic transforms an ordinary chicken pizza into a gourmet experience.
- Carefully selected ingredients like fresh herbs and creamy Parmesan create layers of tantalizing taste sensations.
- Baking secrets ensure a perfectly crispy crust that’s golden brown and packed with irresistible savory notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg