Two-Way Grilled Chicken Pizza

A couple of years ago, daughter Artsy Girl put together this Grilled Chicken and Roasted Garlic Alfredo pizza. I've been putting off trying it, only because Spouse Guy isn't a big fan of Alfredo sauces. I decided to try it anyway, and made two pizzas, the only difference being that the second pizza uses regular tomato-based pizza sauce.

Guess what? Spouse Guy ended up liking the Alfredo version better after all.

The only thing I was unhappy about was the crust. I've used the same crust recipe many times, but it's never risen this much. In my opinion, these particular pizzas would be better on a thin crust.



Grilled Chicken and Roasted Garlic Alfredo Pizza

1 head of garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
Two pizza crusts*
1 jar prepared Alfredo pasta sauce (or regular pizza sauce, if you don't like Alfredo)
Two grilled chicken breasts, thinly sliced**
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves and/or basil leaves
1 - 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese as desired

To roast garlic (quick method), heat oven to 375°. Spread individual unpeeled cloves evenly on cookie sheet, drizzle with oil, and bake about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Remove from oven and let cool. When cool, press garlic from peels and mash with a fork.

Spread pizza crusts with sauce to within 3/4" of edges.

Top each with slices of grilled chicken and bits of roasted garlic, then with dried herbs. Top with the Mozzarella cheese (half on each pizza).

Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake at 400° until cheese is melted and beginning to brown.

Makes 2 medium pizzas.


* If you use homemade crusts, bake it for about 8 minutes before adding toppings to prevent sogginess, then bake until done, about 8 minutes more. If using a ready-made crust (such as Boboli), there is no need to pre-bake. If using refrigerated pizza crust, such as Pillsbury, follow package directions.

** We grilled the chicken for this recipe a couple of days ago when we were grilling steaks, but I believe you can purchase grilled chicken in the refrigerated meat section of the grocery store.