Description
Indulge in a delicious White Pizza with Chicken and Fresh Herbs that brings together the creamy goodness of a white sauce, savory chicken, and aromatic herbs on a crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1–2 teaspoons cornmeal for sprinkling
- Olive oil for brushing
White Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded, cooked chicken breasts
- 1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 500˚F with a pizza stone on the center rack, if using. Sprinkle cornmeal over a baker’s peel or parchment.
- Prepare Dough: Roll pizza dough into a 14-inch circle, place on prepared baker’s peel, and brush the edge with olive oil.
- Make White Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Whisk in flour, pepper, milk, Parmesan, salt, and pepper to create a thick sauce.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread white sauce over pizza dough, add chicken, onions, and mozzarella. Bake until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Let the pizza cool slightly, top with fresh herbs, slice, and serve with remaining white sauce.
Notes
- For added freshness, you can sprinkle some arugula on top before serving.
- Experiment with different herbs like basil or thyme for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: White Pizza, Chicken, Fresh Herbs, Pizza Recipe
