Description
Italian-inspired roasted garlic chicken white pizza delivers creamy elegance without traditional tomato sauce. Melted mozzarella, tender chicken, and golden roasted garlic create a luxurious culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (150 g) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
Pizza Dough Components:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Garnishes:
- 1 head of garlic
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (60 g) ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water with a touch of sugar, allowing the mixture to become frothy and reactive for about 5-10 minutes.
- Create a foundational dough by combining flour and salt, then incorporating the activated yeast and olive oil until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Transform the dough on a lightly floured surface, kneading vigorously for 5-7 minutes to develop gluten and achieve a smooth, elastic texture.
- Let the dough rest and expand in a lightly oiled bowl, covered, for approximately one hour until it doubles in volume.
- Prepare the roasted garlic by slicing the garlic head’s top, drizzling with olive oil, and wrapping in aluminum foil for a 30-35 minute roasting at 400F (200C) until golden and tender.
- Craft a creamy garlic sauce by melting butter and whisking in flour, creating a roux that will thicken the base.
- Gradually introduce milk to the roux, then blend in roasted garlic cloves, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, simmering until the sauce reaches a luxurious consistency.
- Crank the oven temperature to 475F (245C), preheating a pizza stone if available to ensure a crisp crust.
- Stretch the rested dough into a 12-inch circular shape on a floured surface, transferring it to parchment paper or a pizza pan.
- Generously spread the roasted garlic sauce across the dough, creating a flavorful foundation.
- Layer the pizza with shredded chicken, mozzarella, ricotta dollops, and a sprinkle of Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden crust and bubbling cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, slice, and serve immediately while hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Roast garlic ahead of time to enhance deep, mellow flavor and reduce sharp raw garlic intensity.
- Use high-protein bread flour for chewier, more structured pizza crust that holds toppings perfectly.
- Preheat pizza stone or baking sheet to ensure crispy, golden-brown crust with professional-style results.
- Experiment with alternative proteins like shredded turkey or plant-based chicken for dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg