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Chicken Pizza with White Sauce

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken Crust:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 2 tbsp extra if crust needs more binder
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Creamy Garlic White Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic roasted or minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk for lighter option
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese optional, for extra thickness
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Toppings:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced (white button or cremini)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
  3. Spread mixture into a rectangle, about ¼ inch thick, on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. Press down firmly for even baking.
  4. Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and firm.
  5. After baking, carefully remove any flabby moisture layer by blotting with paper towels or gently scraping with a spatula.
  6. Return crust to the oven for 5 more minutes to dry and crisp before adding toppings.
  7. While crust bakes, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan (and cream cheese if using) until melted and smooth. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
  9. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and mushrooms; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened. Add spinach and cook until just wilted. Remove from heat.
  10. Spread white sauce evenly over baked chicken crust. Top with spinach, mushrooms, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  11. Return to oven for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let cool for 2 minutes before cutting into squares. Sprinkle with extra black pepper if desired.