Description
This Roasted Garlic Chicken and Herb Pizza combines the deep, mellow flavors of roasted garlic with tender shredded chicken and a blend of fresh herbs, all layered over a crispy pizza crust with a trio of cheeses. This recipe is perfect for a flavorful homemade pizza experience that is both comforting and gourmet.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Chicken and Cheese
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic
- 1 head garlic (for roasting)
- 1 head garlic (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting garlic)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for topping or drizzling)
- Salt, to taste
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off one head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with salt, wrap it in foil, and roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes until soft and caramelized. This roasted garlic will be used to flavor the pizza.
- Prepare the Chicken: While the garlic roasts, cook and shred the chicken breast if not already prepared. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: Increase the oven temperature to 475°F (245°C) after removing the garlic. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape and place it on a pizza stone or baking tray.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the roasted garlic cloves over the dough, mashing them slightly to distribute the flavor evenly. Drizzle with olive oil. Scatter the shredded chicken evenly over the dough, then add dollops of ricotta cheese, followed by shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Add Herbs and Seasoning: Sprinkle chopped fresh basil and oregano evenly on top. Add salt and pepper to taste for seasoning.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm. Optionally drizzle with a bit more olive oil for extra richness.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or leftover chicken to save preparation time.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs if unavailable, adjusting quantity to taste.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before assembling toppings.
- Roasted garlic can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Adjust salt carefully since Parmesan cheese adds saltiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
