Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza
A delightful homemade pizza featuring roasted garlic, creamy ricotta, and tender chicken, baked to perfection on a golden crust.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 ball pizza dough (about 12-inch)
Roasted Garlic Mixture
- 1 head garlic Wrap in foil and roast.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded Rotisserie chicken can be used.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste fresh basil leaves for garnish Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 20 minutes or until soft.
Dough Preparation
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter and transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Sauce Preparation
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl and mash. Mix with ricotta cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a white sauce.
Assembly
- Spread the roasted garlic white sauce evenly over the pizza dough.
- Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, and dried oregano.
Baking
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
For variations, you can adjust seasonings to taste or incorporate additional vegetables.