Garlic Parmesan Chicken Broccoli Pizza (Print version)

Creamy garlic-Parmesan white sauce topped with tender chicken and fresh broccoli on a crispy thin crust.

# Required ingredients:

→ Pizza Dough

01 - 1 lb prepared pizza dough
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ 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

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
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
17 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, position it on the middle rack to heat throughout preheating.
02 - Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel. Brush the edge with olive oil.
03 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
04 - Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and lump-free. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Continue stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread garlic-Parmesan sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Distribute chicken and broccoli uniformly. Top with mozzarella and additional Parmesan. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
06 - Transfer pizza to preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese bubbles actively.
07 - Remove pizza from oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Slice with pizza cutter and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce is sophisticated enough to feel like you're treating yourself, but honestly takes just five minutes to make.
  • It's one of those dishes that disappears fastest at the table, even from people who claim they don't usually do "fancy" pizza.
  • You can have it ready to eat in under 45 minutes without sacrificing any real flavor or texture.
02 -
  • Blanch your broccoli before it hits the pizza—raw or even steamed broccoli releases moisture that turns the crust soggy, trust me on this one.
  • Don't skip the minute of sautéing garlic in butter; that's where the actual flavor lives instead of a harsh raw garlic bite.
  • If your sauce is too thick after cooking, add a splash of milk to loosen it; too thin and you just cook it a bit longer.
03 -
  • If your chicken is cold when it goes on the pizza, it won't heat through in time; let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes first.
  • Parchment paper is your secret weapon for transferring pizza without it sticking or sliding around awkwardly.
  • The moment you see cheese actually bubbling in the center is your signal to pull it out; that's peak crispy-crust territory.
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