Sure! Here’s a delicious recipe for Roasted Garlic, Chicken & Herb White Pizza:
Ingredients:
For the roasted garlic:
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the pizza:
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (or homemade if preferred)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Roasting the Garlic:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves.
- Drizzle the garlic bulb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
- Let the garlic cool, then squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and mash them into a paste.
Preparing the Pizza:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer to the oven.
- Brush the dough with olive oil.
- Spread the roasted garlic paste evenly over the dough.
- Add dollops of ricotta cheese across the pizza.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Distribute the shredded or sliced chicken evenly.
- Scatter fresh spinach leaves over the pizza.
- Sprinkle the chopped rosemary, thyme, and basil on top.
- Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
Baking the Pizza:
- Carefully transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Enjoy your homemade Roasted Garlic, Chicken & Herb White Pizza!