A flavorful twist on pizza night featuring creamy garlic white sauce, chicken, and broccoli on crispy thin crust.
# Components:
→ Pizza Dough
01 - 1 ball (about 10 oz) pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
→ Garlic Parmesan White Sauce
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Toppings
09 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
10 - 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched and chopped
11 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel dusted with flour or cornmeal.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
04 - Spread the garlic Parmesan sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Scatter the cooked chicken and broccoli evenly over the sauce.
06 - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
07 - Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, slice, and serve.
