Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of a Roasted Garlic, Chicken & Herb White Pizza, featuring a mouthwatering blend of roasted garlic sauce, savory chicken, and aromatic herbs on a golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pizza:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Roasted Garlic Sauce:
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35–40 minutes until soft.
- To make the sauce: Melt butter, stir in flour, whisk in milk, add roasted garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F. Roll out dough, transfer to a stone or sheet. Brush with oil, spread sauce, top with cheeses, chicken, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Add sautéed spinach, caramelized onions, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- You can use a pre-baked crust to save time—just reduce bake time by a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
