Description

This Marry Me Chicken Pizza features a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce blended with fresh herbs and shredded rotisserie chicken atop a golden, homemade or store-bought pizza dough. Baked to perfection with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, this pizza offers a unique, flavorful twist on classic chicken pizza, perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests with a gourmet touch.

Ingredients

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Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

5 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, divided
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for sprinkling

Pizza Base and Toppings

16 oz. store-bought or homemade pizza dough
2 oz. mozzarella, shredded
4 oz. rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 oz. sun-dried tomatoes sliced into bite-sized pieces (reserved from the 5 oz. total for serving)

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Tomatoes: Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 550°F. Finely chop 4 oz. of the sun-dried tomatoes. Slice the remaining 1 oz. into bite-sized pieces and set aside for garnishing the pizza after baking.
Sauté Tomatoes and Garlic: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic, stirring until the garlic softens and the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
Simmer Cream Sauce: Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, then add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low to avoid boiling, and cook while stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ounce finely grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth. Let cool slightly.
Prepare the Dough: Stretch the pizza dough into a 12 to 14-inch diameter round and place it on a round pizza pan or a large baking sheet.
Assemble the Pizza: Spread the cooled sun-dried tomato cream sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2 to 1-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly across the surface, then scatter the shredded rotisserie chicken on top.
Bake the Pizza: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven until the bottom and edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, top with the reserved sliced sun-dried tomatoes, and sprinkle additional fresh basil and Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

For best results, use a pizza stone or a heavy baking sheet preheated in the oven to create a crispier crust.
If you don’t have rotisserie chicken, cooked shredded chicken breast works well as a substitute.
Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your heat preference or omit if sensitive to spice.
The high baking temperature (550°F) cooks the pizza quickly, so watch carefully to avoid burning.
Letting the sauce cool before spreading on dough prevents the dough from becoming soggy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pizza, sun-dried tomato pizza, creamy chicken pizza, pizza with rotisserie chicken, homemade pizza recipe, easy chicken pizza