Marry Me Chicken Pizza (Print)

Creamy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan on a golden, crispy crust. Ready in 40 minutes for 4 servings.

# Components:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 12 oz), 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 (approximately 10.5 oz), 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. If using a pizza stone, position it in the oven to heat.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
03 - Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken. 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 preheated pizza stone. Brush dough edges lightly with olive oil.
05 - Evenly distribute the creamy chicken mixture over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the filling.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust achieves a golden color and cheese becomes bubbly.
07 - Remove pizza from oven. Top with fresh basil leaves immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant-quality food but comes together faster than delivery would arrive.
  • The creamy chicken sauce is addictive—people actually ask for the recipe before the slice is finished.
  • You can have it on the table in under an hour, which makes weeknight dinners feel special without the stress.
02 -
  • Don't let the cream boil or it will break and separate into oily puddles instead of coating your chicken silkily—keep it at a gentle simmer and you'll be fine.
  • The pizza dough must be at room temperature or it won't stretch properly and will spring back frustratingly; take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before you need it.
  • If your mozzarella isn't melting beautifully, your oven probably isn't hot enough—an oven thermometer is worth its weight in gold for pizza making.
03 -
  • If you're short on time, rotisserie chicken works beautifully here—just shred it and warm it through in the cream sauce, and nobody will know you didn't cook it from scratch.
  • A sprinkle of crushed red pepper or a drizzle of aged balsamic glaze before serving adds a touch of sophistication that guests always notice and compliment.
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