Marry Me Chicken Pizza (Printable)

Creamy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs on a crispy crust—guaranteed to impress at first bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 12.3 ounces), 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 (approximately 10.6 ounces), 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. If using a pizza stone, position 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 to the skillet and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2 to 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 crust edges lightly with olive oil.
05 - Evenly spread the creamy chicken mixture over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the filling.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and top with fresh torn basil leaves immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant-quality pizza but comes together in under an hour, which means you can actually make it on a weeknight without losing your mind.
  • The creamy chicken sauce is so forgiving and tasty that even if your dough isn't perfectly round, nobody will care once they take a bite.
  • You'll have people asking for the recipe before they've even finished their first slice.
02 -
  • Don't let the cream sauce bubble away at high heat or it will break and look grainy; low and slow is the only way forward here, even though it feels like you're moving slowly.
  • If your pizza dough starts to stick while you're rolling it, don't panic—just dust it with a bit more flour and take your time; rushed rolling leads to torn dough and frustration.
03 -
  • If your sauce seems too thick when you're done cooking it, thin it with a splash of cream or even pasta water; it will continue to thicken slightly as it cools, so err on the side of slightly loose.
  • Room temperature dough really does stretch easier and behave better, so even if the recipe says it's ready, give it those extra minutes—your future self will thank you.
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