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Marry Me Chicken Pizza Recipe

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Marry Me Chicken Pizza is a decadent, creamy pizza topped with sun-dried tomato cream sauce, shredded rotisserie chicken, mozzarella, and fresh herbs. This homemade pizza balances rich flavors and a crispy crust baked in a hot oven to perfection, making it an irresistible meal for any pizza lover.

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 & Toppings

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and tomatoes: Arrange a rack in the lower third of your oven and preheat it 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 topping the pizza later.
  2. Make the tomato garlic base: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic, stirring until the garlic softens and tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
  3. Cook the cream sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, chopped fresh basil, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low if it starts boiling and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, reduces, and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and dissolve the Parmesan cheese into the sauce until smooth. Allow the sauce to cool slightly.
  4. Prepare the pizza dough: Stretch the pizza dough into a 12- to 14-inch diameter round. Transfer the dough onto a round pizza pan or a large baking sheet. Evenly spread the cooled sun-dried tomato cream sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch to 1-inch border around the edges.
  5. Add toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top of the sauce, then distribute the shredded rotisserie chicken over the cheese.
  6. Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake until the crust’s bottom and edges turn golden brown, approximately 5 minutes.
  7. Finish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and top with the reserved sliced sun-dried tomatoes, additional fresh basil leaves, and a scattering of more Parmesan cheese. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor, but leftover cooked chicken works well too.
  • Rest the cream sauce before spreading to avoid soggy dough.
  • If your oven doesn’t reach 550°F, bake at the highest temperature possible and extend baking time slightly.
  • Fresh herbs can be adjusted based on availability and preference.
  • For a crispier crust, preheat the pizza pan or baking sheet before placing the dough on it.

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pizza, sun-dried tomato pizza, creamy chicken pizza, homemade pizza, rotisserie chicken pizza, Italian-American pizza

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