Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza

Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza is a delicious twist on traditional pizza, featuring a creamy white sauce, tender chicken, and roasted garlic. Here’s a recipe for making this flavorful pizza at home:

Ingredients:

For the Pizza Dough:

• 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

For the Roasted Garlic White Sauce:

• 1 head of garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

For the Toppings:

• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh spinach leaves (optional)
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Roast the Garlic:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves.
3. Place the garlic head on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap it tightly.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes or until the garlic cloves are soft and golden. Allow it to cool.

2. Prepare the Pizza Dough:

1. Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough package or recipe instructions.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

3. Make the Roasted Garlic White Sauce:

1. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from the head and mash them into a paste.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the roasted garlic paste and flour, stirring to form a roux.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk, and continue stirring until the sauce thickens.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme (if using). Remove from heat.

4. Assemble the Pizza:

1. Spread the roasted garlic white sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
2. Sprinkle the shredded chicken over the sauce.
3. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
4. If desired, add fresh spinach leaves for a pop of color and flavor.
5. Optionally, sprinkle red pepper flakes for some heat.

5. Bake:

1. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven according to the pizza dough instructions or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Garnish and Serve:

1. Once out of the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
2. Slice the Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza and serve hot.

Enjoy the creamy and flavorful combination of roasted garlic, white sauce, and chicken in every bite of this delicious homemade pizza. Feel free to customize the toppings to suit your preferences.