A satisfying thin-crust pizza with creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, tender chicken, and fresh broccoli for a unique twist on classic flavors.
# What You Need:
→ Pizza Dough
01 - 1 pound prepared pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
→ Garlic-Parmesan White Sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - ¼ teaspoon dried Italian herbs, optional
→ Toppings
11 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
12 - 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched and chopped
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
16 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
17 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish, optional
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
02 - Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel. Brush the edge with olive oil.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook, stirring, until thickened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread garlic-Parmesan sauce evenly over pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
05 - Evenly scatter chicken and broccoli over sauce. Top with mozzarella and additional Parmesan. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Transfer pizza to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Slice and serve hot.
