Description
This Roasted Garlic, Chicken & Herb White Pizza is a flavorful and easy-to-make homemade pizza featuring a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses with tender roasted garlic and seasoned cooked chicken. The pizza dough is topped with a rich garlic paste, Italian herbs, and garnished with fresh parsley or basil, delivering a deliciously savory white pizza perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough
- 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
For the Roasted Garlic
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Toppings
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or a mix of oregano, thyme, and basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the garlic and baking the pizza.
- Roast the garlic: Slice off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, then wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the garlic is soft and tender.
- Prepare the garlic paste: Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and let it cool slightly. Then, squeeze or mash the softened garlic cloves into a smooth paste.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out your pizza dough into your desired size and shape. Transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread the roasted garlic paste evenly over the surface of the dough as the base. Dollop ricotta cheese around the pizza, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Add chicken and herbs: Evenly distribute the cooked chicken pieces on the pizza, then sprinkle the dried Italian herbs over the top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley or basil leaves, slice, and enjoy while hot.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use freshly cooked chicken such as rotisserie or grilled chicken.
- You can prepare the roasted garlic ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, pre-bake the rolled out dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Feel free to add a drizzle of olive oil or red pepper flakes after baking for extra flavor.
- This recipe works well with both store-bought and homemade pizza dough.
