Ingredients:

  • 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, about 12-inch/30cm size)
  • 6-8 cloves roasted garlic (about 2 tbsp mashed)
  • 1 cup (150g) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 ½ cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup (120g) ricotta cheese (optional)
  • ½ cup (120ml) pizza sauce or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 head of garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper (for roasting garlic)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
  3. Spread pizza sauce (or brush olive oil) evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
  4. Mash roasted garlic cloves with a fork until a paste forms. Spread evenly over the pizza base.
  5. Distribute the shredded chicken evenly over the garlic. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Drop dollops of ricotta cheese, if using. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. (If using a pizza stone, transfer the pizza from the peel onto the stone).
  7. Remove from the oven. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Slice and serve warm.