Description
This roasted garlic chicken and herb pizza combines a crispy crust with creamy ricotta, tender chicken, and fresh herbs for a truly gourmet experience. Simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll love to make time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pizza dough or homemade dough
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole head of garlic (roasted)
- 1 ½ cups shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Roast garlic at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes, then increase oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Spread mashed roasted garlic on rolled-out pizza dough.
- Drizzle olive oil, then layer mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Add shredded chicken, dollops of ricotta, and sprinkle fresh herbs.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken for quicker prep.
- Customize with your favorite herbs or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
Keywords: Garlic Herb Chicken Pizza, Roasted Garlic Pizza, Herb Chicken Pizza, Gourmet Chicken Pizza