Roasted Garlic, Chicken & Herb White Pizza Recipe
Indulge in the delicious flavors of this Roasted Garlic, Chicken & Herb White Pizza. With a creamy ricotta base, tender chicken, and aromatic roasted garlic, this homemade pizza is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus roasting time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus roasting time)
- Yield: 1 pizza (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball pizza dough (about 12–14 oz)
Roasted Garlic:
- 1 whole head garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Toppings:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
- cornmeal or flour for dusting
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35–40 minutes. Mash into a paste.
- Prepare the Pizza: Increase the oven to 475°F. Roll out the dough, spread roasted garlic over it, add ricotta, chicken, cheeses, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to a preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Top with fresh herbs, slice, and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought roasted garlic or roasted garlic paste.
- Enhance with red pepper flakes or swap spinach/caramelized onions for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
