Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Broccoli (Print Version)

Crispy thin-crust topped with creamy garlic-Parmesan white sauce, diced chicken, and fresh broccoli florets.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza Dough

01 - 1 lb prepared pizza dough
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Garlic-Parmesan White Sauce

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
12 - 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched and chopped
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
16 - Pinch of red pepper flakes
17 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
02 - Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel. Brush the edge with olive oil.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook, stirring, until thickened (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat.
04 - Spread garlic-Parmesan sauce evenly over pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
05 - Evenly scatter chicken and broccoli over sauce. Top with mozzarella and additional Parmesan. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Transfer pizza to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, slice, and serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The homemade garlic-Parmesan white sauce provides a creamy, savory alternative to traditional tomato sauce.
  • It is a nutritionally balanced main dish with 28g of protein per serving.
  • Using prepared dough keeps the preparation time down to just 25 minutes while maintaining a gourmet feel.
02 -
  • Ensure you whisk the milk gradually into the roux to prevent lumps in your white sauce.
  • This recipe contains wheat, milk, cheese, and butter; double-check all labels for specific gluten or dairy sensitivities.
  • For the best cheese pull, use freshly shredded mozzarella rather than pre-shredded varieties.
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