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Chicken Pizza with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A delicious homemade chicken pizza topped with a flavorful creamy garlic sauce and fresh ingredients, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the California Pizza Dough
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
For the Creamy Garlic Pizza Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
For the Toppings
- 12 slices or grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 large chicken breast, sautéed and diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, coarsely torn
- 5 medium mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
- Combine warm water and yeast, then add remaining dough ingredients and knead until sticky. Let rise until doubled.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, basil, and cook until thickened. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out dough on oiled sheet, spread sauce, add toppings, and bake for 13-14 minutes. Broil 2 minutes to brown.
Notes
Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust or adjust toppings to taste.