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Chicken Garlic Pizza

This garlic chicken pizza is a delicious homemade meal! Butter garlic sauce, chicken, tomato, ricotta, and Parmesan are baked together for a delightfully light-tasting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 5615.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Small skillet
  • 1 Pizza Pan or Baking Sheet
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 skinless boneless chicken breast half
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine softened
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 10 ounce can refrigerated pizza crust dough
  • 2 roma plum tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breast in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until no longer pink, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then cut into strips.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter with garlic, onion, and basil. Pour into a chilled dish to cool, and refrigerate until set.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll out pizza dough, place onto a pizza pan or other baking sheet, and spread herb butter over surface using the back of a spoon. Arrange chicken on top, then dot with ricotta cheese. Top with tomato slices, cilantro, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is browned and the center is cooked through.

Notes

1. For enhanced flavor, consider pan-searing or roasting the chicken breast with a little salt and pepper instead of just poaching. This develops a more savory, caramelized taste.
2. When preparing the herb butter, infuse the garlic, onion, and basil slowly over low heat to maximize flavor extraction without browning the aromatics. Chilling the butter is critical for easy, even spreading on the dough.
3. To achieve a crispier pizza crust, preheat your pizza pan or baking stone in the oven before adding the dough, and consider a slightly higher baking temperature if your dough can handle it.
4. A pinch of red pepper flakes in the herb butter or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice after baking can add a delightful complexity to the dish.