Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Roasted Garlic Chicken and Herb Pizza, a flavorful and aromatic twist on traditional pizza. This recipe features a garlic-infused crust topped with tender chicken, a blend of cheeses, and a medley of herbs for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Roasted Garlic:
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Toppings:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 to 35 minutes until cloves are soft.
- Prepare Garlic Paste: Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl and mash into a paste.
- Roll Out Dough: Increase oven temperature to 475°F (245°C). Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface and place on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Assemble Pizza: Brush dough with remaining olive oil, then spread roasted garlic paste evenly over the surface. Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, and dollops of ricotta. Sprinkle with oregano, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing before cooking.
- You can also add vegetables like caramelized onions, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes (includes garlic roasting)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
