Marry Me Chicken Pizza (Printable)

A delightful pizza featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs on a crispy crust.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces), diced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Pizza

11 - 1 prepared pizza dough (about 10.5 ounces), at room temperature
12 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing crust

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until chicken is just cooked through.
03 - Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan. Simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring, until sauce is thickened and chicken is coated. Remove from heat.
04 - Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or hot pizza stone. Brush edges lightly with olive oil.
05 - Evenly spread the creamy chicken mixture over the dough, leaving a border. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Top with fresh basil leaves before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy garlic sauce gets absorbed into the crust edges creating these golden, caramelized bites that everyone fights over
  • It comes together faster than delivery but tastes like something from that Italian place you keep meaning to try
02 -
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as it simmers—don't rush this step
  • Let the cooked chicken mixture cool slightly before spreading so it doesn't make the dough soggy
03 -
  • Rotisserie chicken works in a pinch and shreds beautifully into the sauce
  • If your sauce gets too thick, add a splash of pasta water or cream to loosen it back up
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