More Than a Vegetable Pizza Recipe

Name: More Than a Vegetable Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 whole Shallot, Minced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Flour; 1/4 cups Chicken Broth; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Divided; 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Divided; 1 pinch Salt, Pepper And Nutmeg; 2 whole Chicken Tenders, Grilled; 3 slices Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled; 3- 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 Tablespoon Corn Meal; 1 whole Store Bought Pizza Dough; ⅓ cups Grape Tomatoes Sliced; ⅓ cups Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Quartered; 10 spears Asparagus

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Shallot, Minced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Flour
1/4 cups Chicken Broth
1/4 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Gruyere Cheese Divided
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Divided
1 pinch Salt, Pepper And Nutmeg
2 whole Chicken Tenders, Grilled
3 slices Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled
3- 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 Tablespoon Corn Meal
1 whole Store Bought Pizza Dough
⅓ cups Grape Tomatoes Sliced
⅓ cups Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Quartered
10 spears Asparagus

1
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2
Make white sauce: Melt butter in a sauce pan and cook minced shallot until softened.
3
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add flour and stir until blended.
5
Stir in broth and cream.
6
Once heated through, add 3/4 cup gruyere and 1/4 cup parmesan to the sauce.
7
Stir until melted.
8
You may add more cream if the sauce is too thick.
9
Add pinch of salt, pepper and nutmeg.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Prepare the toppings: Cook chicken, then cube.
12
Cook bacon in a cast iron skillet, remove bacon and wipe out most of the grease.
13
Let bacon cool, then crumble.
14
Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil into the hot cast iron skillet and sprinkle corn meal evenly over the pan.
15
Carefully press the dough onto the hot skillet.
16
Cook in the oven for 4 minutes.
17
Slice tomatoes and artichoke hearts.
18
Trim bottoms off asparagus then cook in 1/2 inch of water for 3 minutes in the microwave.
19
Remove pan from the oven.
20
Spread the cheese sauce over the dough.
21
Top with chicken, bacon, remaining cheeses, tomatoes, artichokes and asparagus spears.
22
Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
23
Cook for 7 minutes, then put under the broiler for 2 minutes.
24
Remove and cool for 2-3 minutes.
25
Slide pizza out of the pan and cut into 8 slices.

1240

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 whole Shallot, Minced, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 1 Tablespoon Flour, and more.

Yes, More Than a Vegetable Pizza falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

More Than a Vegetable Pizza

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Variations & substitutions

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