Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8 cloves roasted garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup skim milk
- ¼ cup half and half
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat, or drizzle of olive oil for extra richness.
Instructions
- Preheat and PreparePreheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it, then sprinkle with cornmeal to keep the crust crisp.
- Make the Creamy Garlic SauceIn a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced roasted garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.Whisk in flour and cook another minute, stirring constantly to form a light roux. Slowly pour in the milk and half-and-half, whisking to prevent lumps.Add black pepper and cook for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until smooth and velvety.
- Assemble the PizzaOn a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to your prepared sheet or stone.Spread the white garlic sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.Top with shredded chicken, diced red onion, and mozzarella. You want each bite to have a little bit of everything — creamy, tangy, and savory.
- Bake to Golden PerfectionBake for 15–17 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling with lightly toasted spots.When it emerges from the oven, let it rest for 2–3 minutes (hardest part, I know).
- Garnish and ServeFinish with a sprinkle of thyme, oregano, and parsley. Slice, serve, and enjoy that roasted-garlic-meets-cheese bliss.