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Creamy White Chicken Pizza

Creamy White Chicken Pizza for Cozy Nights In

This Creamy White Chicken Pizza redefines traditional pizza with a luxurious ricotta cheese base, making it a quick and easy meal perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 large pre-made pizza crust whole wheat or gluten-free options are available
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese can substitute with cottage cheese for a lighter taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced) fresh garlic is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or use a blend of oregano, basil, and thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper adjust based on other ingredients
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced) rotisserie chicken saves time
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded) consider low-fat mozzarella for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated) Pecorino Romano is a good substitute
  • 1 cup fresh spinach (optional) can mix with other greens or omit
  • to taste red pepper flakes (optional) adjust according to preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Roll out the pre-made pizza crust on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the crust.
  4. Layer on the shredded chicken, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, adding fresh spinach if desired.
  5. Transfer the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese bubbles.
  6. Remove the pizza, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve hot with optional red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best quality.

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