Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza
A delicious twist on classic pizza featuring roasted garlic, tender chicken, and gooey cheese, perfect for family nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 whole head of roasted garlic (about 8-10 cloves)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or lightly grease it, then sprinkle with cornmeal.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the roasted garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the flour to the saucepan and whisk for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually pour in the skim milk and half and half while whisking constantly. Add the black pepper and simmer, stirring until the mixture thickens, which should take about 3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Assembly and Baking
- Spread the white sauce evenly over the dough. Top it with the shredded chicken, diced red onion, and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the pizza for 17 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
- Once removed from the oven, sprinkle the pizza with fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Make your own pizza dough for a fresher taste. Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference. Mix in some veggies like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. For a crispy crust, pre-bake the dough for a few minutes before adding toppings.