This Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza is a delicious and flavorful twist on classic pizza. With a creamy white sauce, tender roasted garlic, and juicy chicken, this pizza is perfect for a gourmet pizza night at home.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Pizza Dough:
- 🍞 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
For the White Sauce:
- 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌾 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 🥛 1 cup whole milk
- 🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 🌿 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 🌿 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 🌿 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
For the Toppings:
- 🍗 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 🧀 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 🧄 1 head roasted garlic (see instructions below)
- 🧅 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 🍅 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 🌿 Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
📝 Directions:
To Roast the Garlic:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Garlic:
- Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil.
- Roast Garlic:
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and golden. Let it cool, then squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves.
To Make the Pizza:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- Prepare the White Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the mixture is slightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Set aside.
- Prepare the Pizza Dough:
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a preheated pizza stone.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Spread the white sauce evenly over the pizza dough.
- Scatter the shredded or diced chicken over the sauce.
- Distribute the roasted garlic cloves evenly over the pizza.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add the thinly sliced red onion and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Bake:
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza!
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes (including roasting garlic)
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
- For added flavor, you can drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the pizza before serving.
- Feel free to add other favorite toppings, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for best results.