Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza

Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza is a delicious twist on traditional pizza, combining tender chicken, savory roasted garlic, creamy white sauce, and gooey cheese on a crispy crust. This recipe offers a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Why Make This Recipe

Making Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza at home allows you to customize the toppings and flavors to suit your taste preferences. It is a great way to enjoy a homemade pizza with a gourmet touch without the need for special culinary skills.

How to Make Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:

• • 1 pound pizza dough

• • 1 tablespoon butter

• • 8 cloves roasted garlic, minced

• • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• • ½ teaspoon black pepper

• • ½ cup skim milk

• • ¼ cup half and half

• • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

• • 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

Directions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking mat or greasing it and sprinkling with cornmeal.
2. Make the White Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced roasted garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for an additional minute. Whisk in skim milk and half and half. Mix in black pepper and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
3. Roll Out the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Spread the Sauce: Evenly spread the white sauce over the dough, leaving a small border.
5. Add Toppings: Top the sauce with shredded chicken, diced red onion, and Mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 17 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley. Cut into slices and serve hot.

How to Serve Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza

Serve the pizza fresh out of the oven for the best taste and texture. Pair it with a side salad or some roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

How to Store Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza

Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for a crispy crust or in the microwave for a quicker option.

Tips to Make Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza

• • Make sure to pre-cook the chicken before adding it to the pizza.

• • Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor of the white sauce.

• • For a shortcut, use store-bought roasted garlic or garlic paste.

Variation

For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add roasted vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini.

Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza

Author: Maria

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time

Servings: 4 Calories: 320

Best Season: All year round

Description

Enjoy a gourmet twist on traditional pizza with this flavorful Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza. Creamy white sauce, tender chicken, and savory roasted garlic come together on a crispy crust for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Pizza

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 cloves roasted garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup skim milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup half and half
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• ¹⁄₄ cup red onion, diced
• ³⁄₄ cup Mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking mat or greasing it and sprinkling with cornmeal.
   Mark as complete

2. Make the White Sauce

   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced roasted garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for an additional minute. Whisk in skim milk and half and half. Mix in black pepper and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
   Mark as complete

3. Roll Out the Dough

   Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on the prepared baking sheet.
   Mark as complete

4. Spread the Sauce

   Evenly spread the white sauce over the dough, leaving a small border.
   Mark as complete

5. Add Toppings

   Top the sauce with shredded chicken, diced red onion, and Mozzarella cheese.
   Mark as complete

6. Bake

   Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 17 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
   Mark as complete

7. Garnish and Serve

   Sprinkle with fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley. Cut into slices and serve hot.
   Mark as complete

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17g27%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Cholesterol 85mg29%

Sodium 590mg25%

Potassium 240mg7%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 22g44%

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Vitamin A 10 IU

Vitamin C 2 mg

Calcium 20 mg

Iron 15 mg

Vitamin E 6 IU

Vitamin K 4 mcg

Thiamin 8 mg

Riboflavin 10 mg

Niacin 15 mg

Vitamin B6 10 mg

Folate 15 mcg

Vitamin B12 20 mcg

Biotin 2 mcg

Pantothenic Acid 6 mg

Phosphorus 25 mg

Magnesium 6 mg

Zinc 10 mg

Selenium 8 mcg

Copper 4 mg

Manganese 2 mg

Chromium 2 mcg

Chloride 4 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Pizza, Chicken Pizza, White Sauce, Roasted Garlic, Gourmet Pizza