Description
This Roasted Garlic Chicken and Herb Pizza combines the rich, mellow flavor of roasted garlic with tender shredded chicken and a blend of fresh herbs on a crispy pizza crust. Topped with a mix of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses, this homemade pizza offers a deliciously satisfying meal that’s perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 head garlic, roasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle lightly with salt, wrap in foil, and roast in the oven for about 30-40 minutes until soft and caramelized. Remove from oven and allow to cool; then squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and mash them into a paste.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cook the chicken breasts thoroughly, either by boiling, baking, or poaching, then shred them into bite-sized pieces using forks or your hands.
- Preheat the Oven for Baking Pizza: Increase the oven temperature to 475°F (245°C) to prepare for baking the pizza. If you have a pizza stone, place it in to heat.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and place it on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Assemble the Pizza: Brush the pizza dough lightly with olive oil, then evenly spread the roasted garlic paste over the base. Distribute the shredded chicken on top, sprinkle mozzarella, dollop ricotta cheese, and sprinkle grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the chopped fresh basil and oregano over the top.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp and the cheeses are melted and bubbling.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice it into 4 or more servings, and enjoy while warm.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before shredding to maintain food safety.
- Roasted garlic adds sweetness and depth of flavor, but you can adjust the quantity to taste.
- Fresh herbs give a bright flavor; dried herbs can be used but adjust quantities as they are more concentrated.
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
