Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza Recipe
This roasted garlic white chicken pizza features creamy garlic sauce, tender shredded chicken, and melty mozzarella on crispy crust. A cozy and flavorful dinner favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 (12-inch pizza, serves 2–3)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons butter
1 whole head roasted garlic (about 8–10 cloves)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup skim milk
½ cup half and half
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone mat or grease and sprinkle with cornmeal.
Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add roasted garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
Slowly pour in skim milk and half and half while whisking. Add black pepper. Simmer until thickened (about 3 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
Roll out pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to baking sheet.
Spread garlic white sauce over the dough. Top with shredded chicken, red onion, and mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 17 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
Finish: Sprinkle with thyme, oregano, and chopped parsley. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Roast garlic ahead of time for quicker prep.
Avoid overloading toppings to keep crust crisp.
Add red pepper flakes for heat or use other cheeses like gouda or fontina for variation.
