Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza Delight
A flavorful twist on traditional pizza featuring creamy garlic sauce, tender chicken, and a blend of cheeses.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter for the sauce
- 1 whole head 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, then 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.
- Spread the white sauce evenly over the dough.
Assembly & Cooking
- Top the sauce 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
Serve hot with a fresh side salad or garlic bread. For a stronger garlic flavor, add more roasted garlic to the sauce or use fresh minced garlic. You can also experiment with toppings.