Marry Me Chicken Pizza (Printable)

Creamy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs on a golden crust—ready in 40 minutes for a memorable dinner.

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

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, stirring occasionally, 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 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 crust edges lightly with olive oil.
05 - Evenly spread the creamy chicken mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the filling.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and top with fresh basil leaves before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns a viral skillet dinner into handheld comfort that actually tastes better on crust.
  • The creamy Parmesan sauce soaks into every bite without making the dough soggy.
  • You can prep the chicken topping ahead and assemble the pizza in under five minutes.
  • It impresses guests but uses ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the sun-dried tomatoes or the oil will make your topping greasy and the crust soggy underneath.
  • Let the dough come to room temperature or it will fight you every time you try to stretch it, snapping back like elastic.
  • If your sauce looks too thick in the pan, it will firm up even more on the pizza, so keep it just loose enough to spread smoothly.
03 -
  • Parbake your crust for five minutes before adding toppings if you like an extra-crispy base that won't sag under the sauce.
  • Use a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal to slide the dough onto a hot stone without sticking or tearing.
  • Taste the sauce before spreading it, you can always stir in a pinch more Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten it up.
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