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Marry Me Chicken Pizza Recipe

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Marry Me Chicken Pizza is a deliciously rich and creamy pizza featuring a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce, tender rotisserie chicken, mozzarella, and fresh herbs. This easy-to-make homemade pizza combines savory and slightly spicy flavors with the perfect golden crust, ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner.

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 c. 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

  • 16 oz. store-bought or homemade pizza dough
  • 2 oz. mozzarella, shredded
  • 4 oz. rotisserie chicken, shredded

Garnish

  • 1 oz. sun-dried tomatoes (reserved, sliced into bite-sized pieces)
  • Additional fresh basil for serving
  • Additional Parmesan for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Tomatoes: Arrange an oven rack in the lower third and preheat to 550°F. Finely chop 4 oz. of the sun-dried tomatoes, and slice the remaining 1 oz. into bite-sized pieces for garnish.
  2. Cook Aromatics and Tomatoes: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped tomatoes and minced garlic, stirring until the garlic softens and tomatoes start breaking down, about 3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
  3. Make Cream Sauce: Add 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons chopped basil, 2 teaspoons chopped thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low if boiling, and cook stirring occasionally for 5 to 6 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in 1 oz. grated Parmesan until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  4. Prepare Pizza Dough: Stretch the pizza dough into a 12 to 14-inch round and place it on a round pizza pan or large baking sheet.
  5. Assemble Pizza: Evenly spread the cooled sun-dried tomato cream sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2 to 1-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then top with shredded rotisserie chicken.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes until the bottom and edges are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  7. Add Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and immediately top with the reserved sliced sun-dried tomatoes, additional fresh basil, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes in oil, rehydrate dry ones in warm water and toss with a bit of olive oil.
  • Use a pizza stone if available for a crispier crust.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before spreading on dough to prevent sogginess.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.

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