Julie Recipes
Ingredients:
For the roasted garlic:
1 whole garlic bulb
1-2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the pizza:
1 pre-made pizza dough (or homemade if preferred)
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Roasting the Garlic:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves.
Drizzle the garlic bulb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
Let the garlic cool, then squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and mash them into a paste.
Preparing the Pizza:
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer to the oven.
Brush the dough with olive oil.
Spread the roasted garlic paste evenly over the dough.
Add dollops of ricotta cheese across the pizza.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Distribute the shredded or sliced chicken evenly.
Scatter fresh spinach leaves over the pizza.
Sprinkle the chopped rosemary, thyme, and basil on top.
Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
Baking the Pizza:
Carefully transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
