Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy homemade white sauce, sweet roasted garlic, juicy chicken and gooey mozzarella on a perfectly crisp crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza Base

01 - 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

→ Roasted Garlic

02 - 1 head of garlic
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ White Sauce

04 - 1 tablespoon butter
05 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
06 - 3/4 cup whole milk
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

09 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off a whole head of garlic to expose the tops of the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft, golden, and fragrant. Allow to cool for easier handling.
02 - Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in the milk. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thick and creamy. Set aside.
03 - Increase oven temperature to 475°F (245°C) and preheat a pizza stone or baking sheet.
04 - Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to desired thickness and transfer to parchment paper if using a pizza stone.
05 - Spread the white sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small crust border. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves onto the pizza and mash lightly. Add shredded or diced chicken, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and dust with Italian seasoning.
06 - Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove pizza from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and garnish with chopped parsley or basil if desired. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Using rotisserie chicken saves time. Sprinkle red pepper flakes or drizzle balsamic glaze for added flavor.
02 - Pre-baking the dough for 3-4 minutes yields a crispier crust.
03 - This pizza pairs well with a simple arugula salad or roasted vegetables.

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