Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza Recipe
This Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza features a crispy pizza crust topped with a creamy roasted garlic ricotta sauce, shredded cooked chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, and dried oregano. Perfectly roasted garlic adds a rich, sweet flavor to the white sauce, while fresh basil leaves provide a fragrant finish. This easy-to-make pizza is baked in the oven and makes a delicious, comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 ball of pizza dough (about 12-inch)
Roasted Garlic White Sauce
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 20 minutes or until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
- Prepare Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch diameter circle. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone, ready for topping.
- Make White Sauce: Once the garlic is roasted and cooled enough to handle, squeeze the softened garlic cloves into a bowl. Mash them well and combine with the ricotta cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a creamy roasted garlic white sauce.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the roasted garlic white sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough. Top with the shredded cooked chicken, followed by an even layer of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and sprinkle dried oregano over the top.
- Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For a crisper crust, use a pizza stone and preheat it in the oven before baking the pizza.
- If you don’t have cooked chicken breast handy, rotisserie chicken works well for a quick substitute.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Fresh basil is optional but adds a wonderful fresh aroma and flavor contrast.
- This pizza is best enjoyed fresh but leftover slices can be reheated in the oven for the best texture.
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