Garlic Parmesan Chicken Broccoli Pizza (Print version)

Thin-crust pizza with creamy garlic-Parmesan white sauce, tender chicken, and fresh broccoli for a unique and satisfying meal.

# 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 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - ¼ 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 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
16 - Pinch of red pepper flakes
17 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

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.
06 - Transfer pizza to oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley. Slice and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy white sauce offers a decadent alternative to red sauce.
  • It provides a complete meal with protein, vegetables, and grains on a single crust.
  • Prepares in just 40 minutes, making it an excellent choice for a weekday treat.
02 -
  • Ensure the white sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon before removing it from heat to prevent a soggy crust.
  • Blanching the broccoli ensures it remains tender and vibrant green during the high-heat bake.
  • Allowing the pizza to rest for 2 minutes before slicing helps the cheese and sauce set, making for cleaner cuts.
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