Roasted Garlic, Chicken & Herb White Pizza – Roasted garlic sauce topped with chicken, red onions, and herbs. A great white chicken pizza that will rival any pizza out there!
The name of this pizza is kind of a mouthful, but I just didn’t want to leave anything out. I call it Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza for short. It isn’t just your average white pizza sauce, so it needs to be noted that it uses roasted garlic! That is what makes it over the top after all.
I don’t think I use enough roasted garlic in my life. I put garlic in pretty much everything! Garlic Baked Chicken is perfect if you are a garlic lover!
Often times white pizza is over the top heavy with calories and fat. This white pizza recipe uses skim milk and a little half and half to make it super creamy, but not something you have to feel guilty about. Save the Best Pan Pizza for your splurge night for sure!
And trust me, this roasted garlic white chicken pizza tastes incredible. I brought this to cooking club a few weeks ago, and everyone loved it. They requested I bring some kind of pizza every month. Apparently between this and the potato pizza, I have made an impression.
To make this pizza a little healthier I also cut down on the cheese by quite a bit. You don’t want to cover up the flavor of the roasted garlic, so you only need a little. And those fresh herbs give it lots of flavor without any guilt.
Serve this with a side salad, or this antipasto salad and you have a healthy and delicious dinner. This white pizza sauce is one of our favorite sauces. We often use it over ravioli for dinner. And it is great in this Ham and Mushroom pizza as well! If it was acceptable to just drink this sauce, I probably would. It is so good!
Here are a few of my favorite kitchen items I used to make this recipe
Sheet Pans: A good quality, durable sheet pan is great for baking cookies, roasting veggies, or full sheet pan dinner. These are my favorite kind and have been using them for years.
Rolling Pin: I love my wooden rolling pin. I actually bought one like this years ago and love it. This is not something I would go really cheap on because it will end up being hard to use.
Pizza Cutter – whether you are making homemade pizza, frozen pizza, or even just getting take out; a heavy duty, good quality pizza cutter is a must in every kitchen.
Silicone Baking Mats – I love these for baking cookies, pizza, bread, and just about anything else. Nothing sticks, and clean up is a breeze!
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- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 Tbls butter
- 8 cloves roasted garlic , minced
- 2 Tbls all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cup boneless skinless chicken breast , cooked and shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion , diced
- 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme , chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbls fresh parsley , chopped
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with a siplat liner, or grease and sprinkle with cornmeal.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan. Saute roasted garlic for 1 minute.
- Add flour, and mix until well blended. Cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and half and half. Mix in the pepper.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat, and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Spread dough into roughly a 12 inch circle on prepared baking sheet. Spread white cause over the dough. Top with chicken, red onions and cheese.
- Bake for 17 minutes, or until the crust is golden, and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with herbs. Cut and serve immediately.
Recipe Video
Adapted from Cooking Light
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Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Sounds delicious, and definitely a lighter way to get your pizza fix!
lucy says
Ok, I know this is the light version but I went all the way with the milk and use all half and half and I used the whole bulb of roasted garlic. OMG it was very very good. Had lots of flavor. My kids added bbq sauce. I thought it took away from the garlic flavor but was tasty.
Erin S says
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for coming back to let me know!
Nicole @ The Daily Dish says
Yes, yes and yes. This looks SO good and so “not” skinny, thought I can see clearly it is, which makes it better!!
What a perfect recipe!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
Those roasted garlics sound amazing as a topping! It looks so not skinny, yet it is. Wonderful recipe!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
I’m droooooooling here!
Sherron@SimplyGourmet says
When I could eat regular pizza this was always my choice! I love the combination of flavors and your recipe sounds amazing. I will print the recipe and use it on a gluten free crust next time I make pizza for the family.
Sherron@SimplyGourmet says
When I could eat regular pizza this was always my choice! I love the combination of flavors and your recipe sounds amazing. I will print the recipe and use it on a gluten free crust next time I make pizza for the family.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
That looks crazy delicious
Family Foodie says
I can not wait to try this beautiful pizza! Absolutely gorgeous photography!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
Roasted garlic does have so much delicious flavor. I love how it is the star of the pizza. Pizza and salad is one of my all time favorite dinners 🙂
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
This looks fabulous, Erin! I love white pizza. In fact, I think I just decided what we are having for dinner tonight!
Renee says
I prefer white pizza over the regular kind with the red sauce. Herbs on it are so good too. Oh, and then there is the glorious roasted garlic. Yum!
Meghan says
Looks fantastic, Erin! Wishing I could just reach through the screen & grab a slice 🙂
Hezzi-D says
I love white pizza so much! This garlic and chicken version sounds awesome!
Shelby | Diabetic Foodie says
Sometimes you just NEED pizza. Yours looks amazing!
Chris Baccus says
I love white pizza. Plus how can you lose with garlic and chicken?
Jen L says
I believe in the moderation rule also. No need in depriving oneself of good food – just eat sensibly, right? This pizza looks absolutely fantastic! White pizza is a personal preference of mine over red, although both are good… hehehe!
Katie says
Your pizza looks delectable! I haven’t had a white pizza in a long time…you have me craving one!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Your “skinny” pizza is calling my name – love these toppings!
Tracey says
I just love white pizza, and the combination of the roasted garlic with the chicken and red onions sounds heavenly! Oh, and I’m with you – all things in moderation 🙂
a farmer in the dell says
This is my kind of pizza! LOVE all the ingredients.
Emily @ Life on Food says
My husband insists on red sauce for his pizza but this is right up my alley. It looks delicious.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
This is my kind of pizza!!!! Hip hip hooray for no tomatoes 😉
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says
I can’t stop looking at your gorgeous looking health smart pizza! I wish a piece could pop out of my screen, at least to satisfy my endless craving right now. Pretty neat, thank you!
Ramona says
This pizza looks amazingly tempting. I love a good white pizza. 🙂
Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says
I am all about the garlic, this looks awesome
Martin D. Redmond says
Mmm…love the way this looks and sounds! And it’s a welcome departure from tomato based pizzas…
Soni says
Ooh I’m really craving for a generous bite of this pizza right now 🙂 I love roasted garlic and love your sauce too!! Yumm….
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Love pizzas with white sauce! And all of the roasted garlic. . .yum! Can’t wait to try this!
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says
Not that healthy food isn’t amazing but this looks way too good to be skinny. 🙂 I love white pizza but I actually have never made it at home. I need to give your recipe a try, I know my whole family would love it.
Liz says
Oh, boy, does this look amazing!!! We need to break away from the plain cheese or plain pepperoni pizza and try your garlic chicken herb version! Wow!
alex says
this sounds pretty decadent for a “skinny” meal. I have really wanted to make a white pizza…looks like this might be a winner!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
This pizza looks great!!! all of my favorite things! yum!
Jean says
Totally my kind of pizza. In fact, I would love this for dinner tonight but sadly we’re having leftovers. Yum!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Loving your pizza!!! Will have to make this soon. 🙂
Stacy says
Aside from the addition of chicken (since she turned vegetarian on me) this would be my elder daughter’s ideal pizza. She’s not a fan of cooked tomato. I can’t wait to make this for her, perhaps subbing some roasted veg for the chicken! Thanks for sharing!
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Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
I looooove pizza with white sauce and the amount of garlic in this is making my mouth water. This looks incredible! My eyes bugged out of my head in gluttonous amazement at your gorgeous photos. I am making this asap.
lynette Redenbeaux says
I have made this before and we also like to include spinach and mushrooms! We make it on my George Foreman, 360 Grille. And I wanted to tell you that the beer that you have in one of the photos (Spotted Cow beer from Wisconsin) is one of my husband and my brothers favorites! We live in MO and my cousin bring them each a case when the come down to visit us from Wisconsin!!
Lisa says
This looks delicious! Do you know what I could use in place of half & half? I don’t think we have that in Canada.
Erin says
Heavy cream, whole milk, or even skim milk with a little bit more butter would be fine! Hope you enjoy!
Jill says
Can you please send me some of the beer to go with that <3
Kate says
How do you get Spotted Cow in Colorado?! I live in Madison, WI and it’s my favorite beer. I didn’t think they sold out-of-state though.
Erin says
They don’t. I am from WI, so when I go back I pick some up, or when our parents visit they bring me some. It is my favorite too!
JoAnn says
I’m from Wisconsin also, living in Arizona. We love Spotted Cow and thought you were from Wisconsin. Always have a good beer with good pizza.
Alicia says
I just made this tonight and we really liked it! I added chopped fresh tomatoes on top. I love that you can customize it however you’d like. I’m thinking spinach and mushrooms would be really yummy as well. Glad you shared! 🙂
Erin S says
So glad you liked it Alicia! Tomatoes sound like a great topping!
Lauree says
Can you use 3/4 c. whole milk instead of skim and half and half and still get the same outcome?
Erin S says
Yes, that should work just fine! I just wanted to use what I had on hand, and try to make it low calorie. If you don’t care about calories you could use heavy cream 🙂 Whole milk is thik enough, I am sure it would work great!
Lauren says
Just found this on Pinterest – it looks so good! Maybe something for our next “at home date night”. And might I compliment you on your choice of beer – New Glarus – also so good. 😉
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says
My hubby and I tried this pizza recipe tonight and it was so delicious! We tweaked a few little things but I wanted to let you know that we LOVED it and it was a great recipe! You can check the post on my blog at: http://thebestblogrecipes.com/2013/07/roasted-garlic-chicken-white-sauce-pizza.html
Thanks again for sharing such awesome recipes on your blog!!!
Shauna
Erin S says
Thanks for stopping by Shauna! I am so glad you liked it, and really appreciate the feedback!
Shells says
What is half & half? I’m from Australia so have never heard of this.
Thanks.
Erin S says
Half and Half is a lower fat version of heavy cream or whole milk. You can use either in this recipe, I just used half and half to make it a little better for you. Hope you enjoy!
Kaylene says
Do you use grated parmesan in a can, or the shredded kind?
Erin S says
You could use either, I had the stuff in a can on hand; so that is what I used. Hope you enjoy!
Ty says
Would it be okay to just put the herbs in the sauce as you are making it, instead of putting the herbs on top of the pizza?
Erin S says
Sure that would work just fine! Hope you enjoy!
Ty says
Awesome thanks!
Cindy @ Resting Rock Ministry says
Awesome – we fixed this for dinner today and everyone loved it – we added tomatoes and roasted red peppers. Also could have added fresh basil – yummy :-0
patsy says
I love how you lightened up something that can be considered a treat when watching calories – everything in moderation is the key! This has so much flavor, that I doubt the reduced amount of cheese would be missed.
Morgan S. says
This looks wonderful, can’t wait to try! For the roasted garlic, did you take minced garlic and then roast it? Or buy the minced roasted garlic, the dry form? Thanks!
Erin S says
Roasting garlic is simple – just cut a head of garlic in half, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt – wrap in foil and bake for about half an hour. Here is a step by step tutorial that is helpful – http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/roasted_garlic/
Sarah says
This looks so yummy but my favorite part is you paired it with the oh so delicious Spotted Cow!
Erin S says
Yay! Another WI person who knows Spotted Cow!
Carly Fountain says
Thank you so much for this recipe. It is quite literally our family’s favorite!
A nice variation we like to make it a little healthier is this simple pizza dough recipe I found: mix 1 cup of greek yogurt and 1 cup of flour together; knead it like dough and use that for pizza crust!
Erin S says
That dough sounds interesting, I am going to have to try that!
Lauren says
What a great white sauce! LOVE roasting garlic, such a wonderful flavor!
Kristin says
I made this tonight for me and my boyfriend.. We both thought it was amazing! I highly recommend this recipe for someone who is looking for an easy meal that looks fancy! A+++
Holly Murphy says
Can you provide the nutritional value?
Erin S says
Nutritional value depends on the brands of the products you use. You can click on the adapted link, to see what the original recipe was (it is a Cooking Light recipe); or go to MyFitness Pal or Social Spark to calculate based on what products you use.
shohini munshi says
hello,
tomorrow i will make the pizza but i don’t know what is a half and half. can’t understand. can u explain?
regards
shohini
Erin S says
Shonihi in the US half and half is a mixture of milk and cream. It makes it a little less fat and calories than using all heavy cream. But whole milk, cream, or even a less fat milk will work as well.
Bridgette says
Can you make the sauce beforehand and use the next day?
Erin S says
I wouldn’t see why not Bridgette. It might thicken a little, but you could just add a tiny bit of milk to thin it out if necessary.
Nicole says
Could this sauce be made in large batches and then frozen? Would it have the same consistency?
Erin S says
I have never tried freezing it, so I am not sure. There is enough fat, that I think it would be ok. The consistency might be a little off, but because you are putting it on a pizza and not eating straight on pasta, you might not notice. Give it a try and let me know!
Never Eat Shredded Wheat says
This recipe was out-of-this world good! We absolutely loved it. We’ve discovered a “faux” bechamel from another site that we’ve been using for the white sauce portion to save a few calories but otherwise think your idea is just perfect! Thank you!
Torrey says
I had made a tomato garlic marinade for chicken and didn’t want to just bake it and eat with a side of veggies so I decided to shred it and put it on pizza. I used the sauce from this recipe and topped it with that chicken and some small chunks of fresh mozzarella. So good!! I didn’t realize I was supposed to roast the garlic until I was already chopping but it was still amazing without it being roasted. Would be awesome on pasta too.
Erin S says
So glad you liked it!! We used the sauce often for ravioli – so good!
Norman says
how many calories?
Erin S says
I do not calculate calories, because everything varies so much with the product you use. You can put everything into an online calculator to know for sure, or look at the cooking light website (I made some changes to the recipe) to get a ballpark idea.
Ashley says
Years ago when I was first learning how to cook for myself and trying new foods (i was super picky) this was probably the first recipe I made that I LOVED and felt really accomplished for having pulled off successfully. (I made it a few times after that too). I wish I could make it all the time but recently decided I can’t eat grains or dairy (or at least not very often). I’ll always remember the day I brought the leftovers of this into work though and my co-worker asked where it was from and I got to reply “My kitchen!”
GREAT recipe!
Erin S says
Awwww….that totally made my day! I am so glad that you loved it and mastered it!
Elissa says
Hi, i dont hacw time to roast garlic beforehand. Cwn i use fresh minced garlic?
Erin S says
Here is a recipe for roasting garlic. http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/roasted_garlic/ I would not advice fresh garlic, the flavor is completely different.
Shannon says
I have a question….it says 350 calories per serving but how much is considered a serving? I am dieting/counting calories so I wanted to make sure?!
Erin S says
It is about 1/6 of the pizza. So it will depending how thin you roll it out.
Silpa says
Wow, chicken pizza looking amazing. Very nice recipe. Il try this recipe for sure. Thank you for sharing. Yum..