Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza

Instructions

1. Roast the Garlic

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes or until soft and golden.
  • Let it cool, then squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and mash them into a paste.

2. Prepare the White Sauce

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk, then add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the roasted garlic paste and set the sauce aside.

3. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Dough

  • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
  • Roll or stretch the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape and thickness.

4. Assemble the Pizza

  • Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  • Spread an even layer of the white sauce over the dough.
  • Top with the cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella, and provolone cheese.
  • Add optional toppings like baby spinach and red onion slices.

5. Bake the Pizza

  • Brush the crust edges with a little olive oil for a golden finish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

6. Serve

  • Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two.
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes and slice into wedges.