Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza Recipe
A delicious and creamy Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza featuring a homemade white garlic sauce, tender shredded chicken, melted mozzarella, and fresh herbs on a crispy crust. This pizza combines savory roasted garlic flavor with a smooth Parmesan-based sauce for a gourmet yet easy-to-make meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Dough and Base
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 cloves roasted garlic, minced
For the White Sauce
- 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. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking mat or lightly greasing and sprinkling it 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, blending well. Gradually whisk in the skim milk and half-and-half, then mix in the black pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until 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.
- Assemble the Pizza: Top the sauce with shredded chicken, diced red onion, and mozzarella cheese, distributing all evenly.
- Bake: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish: Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh thyme, dried oregano, and fresh parsley evenly on top for added flavor.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy while hot and fresh for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For the best flavor, roast your own garlic cloves or use store-bought roasted garlic.
- Make sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before shredding.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes to restore crispiness.
- You can substitute half-and-half with heavy cream or whole milk for variation.
- If you prefer a spicier pizza, add red pepper flakes to the cheese topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of pizza
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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