Marry Me Chicken Pizza (Printable)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12.3 oz), 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 (about 10.6 oz), 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. If using a pizza stone, place 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 3-4 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
03 - Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken. Remove from heat.
04 - Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or hot pizza stone. Brush the edges lightly with olive oil.
05 - Evenly spread the creamy chicken mixture over the dough, leaving a border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
07 - Remove pizza from oven and top with fresh torn basil leaves immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It combines the comfort of pizza night with the richness of a restaurant-worthy cream sauce.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and just assemble when youre ready to bake.
  • The sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil add bright, bold flavor without any fuss.
  • Its impressive enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight treat.
02 -
  • Dont overcook the chicken in the skillet, it will finish cooking in the oven and you want it to stay tender.
  • If your sauce looks too thick, add a splash of the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar to loosen it up.
  • Let the dough rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before rolling, or it will keep shrinking back.
  • Brushing the crust with olive oil might seem small, but it makes a huge difference in texture and flavor.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it makes the crust crispier and cooks more evenly.
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of using pre-grated, it melts smoother and tastes fresher.
  • Dont skip the fresh basil at the end, it brightens the whole dish and makes it feel restaurant-quality.
  • If your dough is sticky, dust your hands and the counter lightly with flour, but dont overdo it or the crust will be dry.
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