Name: Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade); 1 large head of garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed; 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Fresh parsley for garnish; Salt and black pepper to taste

Ingredients

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1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 large head of garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Fresh parsley for garnish
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Garlic
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the tips of the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Fold the foil up to create a sealed pouch. Roast in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the cloves are golden brown and soft. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins into a small bowl and mash them into a paste.
Step 2: Prepare the White Garlic Sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Stir in half of your roasted garlic paste, the dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3: Shape and Assemble
Increase your oven temperature to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat. Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface or parchment paper into a 12-inch circle. Spread the white garlic sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Dot the remaining roasted garlic paste over the sauce. Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella, cooked chicken, and Parmesan cheese across the top.
Step 4: Bake and Garnish
Transfer the pizza to the oven (or onto the preheated stone). Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown in spots. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh parsley before slicing and serving hot.

Cook Time: 75 minutes