Marry Me Chicken Pizza (Printable Version)

Creamy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs on a crispy crust. Ready in 40 minutes for a memorable dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (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 (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

# 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 3–4 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
03 - Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to skillet; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, 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 edges lightly with olive oil.
05 - Evenly spread the creamy chicken mixture over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and top with fresh torn basil leaves before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It combines two crowd-pleasers into one unforgettable dish that feels fancy but comes together fast.
  • The creamy, garlicky chicken mixture doubles as both topping and sauce, so every bite is rich and loaded with flavor.
02 -
  • Do not overcook the chicken in the skillet, it will finish cooking in the oven and you want it tender, not dry.
  • Let your pizza dough come to room temperature before rolling or it will shrink back and frustrate you endlessly.
03 -
  • Brush the crust with olive oil before baking, it creates a barrier that keeps it crisp and adds a subtle richness.
  • Let the pizza rest for 2 minutes after pulling it from the oven so the cheese sets slightly and does not slide off when you slice.
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