Irresistible Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza
This Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza is a rich and flavorful twist on classic pizza, featuring a creamy garlic-ricotta sauce, tender chicken, and a blend of gooey cheeses. Roasted garlic adds a sweet, mellow depth, while optional spinach and herbs boost freshness and flavor. A gourmet pizza that’s perfect for pizza night!
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup cooked chicken shredded or chopped
- ¼ cup fresh spinach optional
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Roast the garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30–35 minutes. Let cool, then squeeze out and mash the roasted cloves.
- Make the garlic-ricotta sauce: In a small bowl, mix the mashed garlic with ricotta cheese, remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven: Increase oven temperature to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats.
- Assemble the pizza: Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface. Spread garlic-ricotta sauce evenly over the dough. Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, cooked chicken, spinach (if using), oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking sheet or hot pizza stone and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added richness, brush the crust edges with olive oil before baking.
- You can use store-bought or homemade pizza dough.
- Roasted garlic can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Add caramelized onions or mushrooms for extra flavor.