Marry Me Chicken Pizza (Printable)

Creamy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs on a golden crust—irresistible at first bite.

# 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

# Preparation 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 until chicken is cooked through.
03 - Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, 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 crust edges lightly with olive oil.
05 - Evenly spread the creamy chicken mixture over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken mixture.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
07 - Remove pizza from oven and top with fresh torn basil leaves before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It marries the cozy richness of Marry Me Chicken with the satisfying crunch of homemade pizza in every bite.
  • The creamy Parmesan sauce clings to tender chicken and soaks just enough into the crust to make each slice unforgettable.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet, tangy punch that cuts through the richness and keeps you reaching for more.
  • Its impressive enough for date night but easy enough to pull off on a weeknight.
02 -
  • Dont overcook the chicken in the skillet because it will bake again on the pizza and can turn rubbery if its already dry.
  • Let the pizza dough come to room temperature before rolling or it will snap back and refuse to stretch, making your life much harder.
  • If your sauce looks thin, let it simmer an extra minute off the heat because it will thicken as it cools slightly and wont run all over the dough.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one and preheat it for at least 30 minutes to get a crispy, bakery style crust that holds up under all that creamy topping.
  • For deeper flavor, let the sun-dried tomatoes sit in the hot skillet with the garlic for an extra 30 seconds before adding the cream.
  • If you want a little heat, drizzle the finished pizza with hot honey or a balsamic glaze just before serving.
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