Description
This White Garlic Chicken Pizza is a savory delight topped with roasted garlic, tender shredded chicken, and a creamy white sauce. Perfect for pizza night!
Ingredients
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For the Pizza:
- 1 pound pizza dough – Homemade or store-bought dough for the base.
- 1 Tablespoon butter – For sautéing the garlic and making the sauce.
- 8 cloves roasted garlic, minced – Rich, sweet roasted garlic flavor.
- 2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour – To thicken the sauce.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper – For seasoning.
- 1/2 cup skim milk – For a lighter white sauce.
- 1/4 cup half and half – Adds creaminess to the sauce.
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese – For richness and depth in the sauce.
- 1 1/2 cup boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded – A lean protein topping.
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced – Adds a mild sweetness and crunch.
- 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese – For the gooey, melty cheese topping.
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped – For a fresh, aromatic touch.
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano – A classic pizza seasoning.
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped – For garnish and a touch of freshness.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Prepare a baking sheet with a Silpat liner or grease it lightly, then sprinkle with cornmeal.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan. Sauté the minced roasted garlic for 1 minute. Add the flour and stir until well blended. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the liquids: Slowly whisk in the skim milk and half-and-half. Stir in the black pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Prepare the pizza base: Spread the pizza dough into a roughly 12-inch circle on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly spread the white garlic sauce over the dough.
- Add the toppings: Layer the shredded chicken, diced red onions, and mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 17 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley.
- Serve: Cut into slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for 5 minutes before adding the toppings.
- You can use any white cheese, such as provolone or gouda, for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 6 slices per pizza)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg