Marry Me Chicken Pizza (Printable)

Creamy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs on a golden, crispy crust that wins hearts at first bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12.3 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 (about 10.6 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

# How-To Steps:

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 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; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken. Remove from heat.
04 - Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to desired thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or hot pizza stone. Brush the edges lightly with olive oil.
05 - Evenly spread the creamy chicken mixture over the dough, leaving a border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Top with fresh torn basil leaves before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes the creamy, dreamy magic of Marry Me Chicken and turns it into something you can hold in your hand.
  • The sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil bring brightness that cuts through all that richness perfectly.
  • You get to skip the pasta and go straight to crispy, golden crust with every single bite.
  • It's fancy enough for a date night but easy enough that you won't stress over it.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the pizza dough come to room temperature or you'll be wrestling with it for ten minutes and it'll still shrink back every time you try to roll it.
  • Use a slotted spoon to drain those sun-dried tomatoes well, otherwise the extra oil can make your sauce greasy instead of creamy.
  • If your cream sauce looks too thin, just let it simmer another minute or two off the heat, it'll tighten up as it cools slightly.
03 -
  • Brush the crust with garlic butter instead of plain olive oil before baking and you'll wonder why you ever did it any other way.
  • If you like a little tang, drizzle balsamic glaze over the finished pizza right before serving, it plays beautifully with the sun-dried tomatoes.
  • For a thicker crust with more chew, let your rolled-out dough rest for 10 minutes before topping so the gluten relaxes and it bakes up airier.
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