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Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza with melted mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs on golden crust

Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza

Restaurant-quality pizza with creamy white garlic sauce, tender shredded chicken, and fresh herbs delivering 35-40g protein per pizza
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 295

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough room temperature for 30 minutes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 cloves roasted garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or skim milk
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast shredded while warm
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced small
  • 3/4 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped, or 1/3 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat, then sprinkle lightly with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in flour and cook 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly to create a light roux. This eliminates raw flour taste.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. The residual heat will melt the cheese perfectly.
  6. Roll room-temperature pizza dough into 12-inch circle on prepared baking sheet, keeping edges slightly thicker for proper crust border.
  7. Spread white garlic sauce evenly over dough, leaving ½-inch border for crust. Top with shredded chicken, diced red onion, and mozzarella cheese.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.