This delectable Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza will take your pizza game to the next level. This pizza, packed with savory flavors and gourmet ingredients, is a welcome departure from traditional tomato sauce-based pies. With tender chicken, creamy roasted garlic sauce, melty cheese, and aromatic herbs, each bite of this pizza is a culinary adventure. Whether you’re hosting a pizza party with friends or simply craving a gourmet treat, this Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza will impress.
Ingredients:
For the Roasted Garlic Sauce:
- 1 head garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
For the Pizza:
- 1 lb pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Roast the Garlic:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves.
- Drizzle the exposed cloves with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Wrap the garlic head in aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and caramelized. Let it cool slightly before handling.
- Prepare the Pizza Dough:
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Transfer the rolled-out pizza dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them into a paste. Spread the roasted garlic paste evenly over the pizza dough as the sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded chicken evenly over the garlic sauce.
- Scatter the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the chicken.
- Dot the pizza with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh basil leaves over the top.
- Bake the Pizza:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Transfer the assembled pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired, before serving.
- Slice and Enjoy:
- Slice the Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza into wedges and serve hot, savoring every gourmet bite.
Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza is a gourmet take on the classic pizza, featuring savory roasted garlic sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheeses. This pizza is sure to be a hit, whether enjoyed as a single meal or with friends and family. So, turn on your oven, gather your ingredients, and treat yourself to the deliciousness of this gourmet pizza creation tonight!