Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat, then sprinkle lightly with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
- Make white sauce: Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced roasted garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browning.
- Stir in flour and cook 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly to create a light roux. This eliminates raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in milk and half-and-half, adding about ¼ cup at a time to prevent lumps. Add salt and black pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. The residual heat will melt the cheese perfectly.
- Roll room-temperature pizza dough into 12-inch circle on prepared baking sheet, keeping edges slightly thicker for proper crust border.
- Spread white garlic sauce evenly over dough, leaving ½-inch border for crust. Top with shredded chicken, diced red onion, and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 14-17 minutes (14 for thin crust, 17 for thicker) until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully after 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley for maximum flavor and color contrast. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Roast garlic ahead: Wrap whole bulb in foil and roast at 400°F for 45 minutes. Squeeze cloves out like butter. For best results, use room temperature dough and don't overload with toppings. Store leftover pizza up to 3 days refrigerated or freeze assembled pizza up to 3 months.