The Only Pizza You'll Ever Want Again: Chicken, Sun

Name: The Only Pizza You'll Ever Want Again: Chicken, Sun Dried Tomato, Broccoli, Ricotta, Mozzarella and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package pizza dough, brought to room temperature; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1/3 pound broccoli from trimmed broccoli bin in produce section, 1/3 head; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan; 3 cloves cracked garlic; 1/2 pound chicken breast cut for stir fry or chicken tenders; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese; 10 sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, available on dairy aisle; 12 to 15 leaves fresh basil, torn or stacked and thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 (16-ounce) package pizza dough, brought to room temperature
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/3 pound broccoli from trimmed broccoli bin in produce section, 1/3 head
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
3 cloves cracked garlic
1/2 pound chicken breast cut for stir fry or chicken tenders
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
10 sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, available on dairy aisle
12 to 15 leaves fresh basil, torn or stacked and thinly sliced

1
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2
On a 12-inch nonstick pizza pan, stretch out your dough and form the pizza crust.
3
Drizzle 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil on crust and spread it with a pastry brush over the dough to the edges.
4
Sprinkle crust with 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
5
In a small covered saucepan, bring 2 inches water to a boil.
6
Separate broccoli tops into florets, discarding lower stalks or reserving for soup.
7
Salt water and add broccoli florets.
8
Cook covered 3 to 5 minutes.
9
Drain broccoli and set on cutting board.
10
Chop broccoli florets into small pieces.
11
Heat a small nonstick pan over medium high to high heat.
12
Add oil, cracked garlic and chicken.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Brown chicken breast cut for stir-fry or tenders until lightly golden all over, 3 to 5 minutes.
15
Chop sauteed chicken and garlic on a cutting board into small pieces.
16
To assemble pizza, dot crust with chopped broccoli bits and cooked chopped chicken.
17
Dot crust with spoonfuls of ricotta and spread ricotta gently with the back of your spoon.
18
Add sliced sun-dried tomatoes, scattering them around the pizza to the edges.
19
Complete the assembly with a thin layer of shredded mozzarella, about 1 cup.
20
Place pizza in oven on middle rack and lower heat to 450 degrees F. Bake 12 minutes, until cheese is deep golden in color and crust is brown and crisp at the edges.
21
Remove pizza from the oven and let stand 5 minutes.
22
Top with lots of torn or shredded basil.
23
Cut pizza into 8 slices using pizza wheel and serve.

470

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-ounce) package pizza dough, brought to room temperature, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 1/3 pound broccoli from trimmed broccoli bin in produce section, 1/3 head, and more.

Yes, The Only Pizza You'll Ever Want Again: Chicken, Sun Dried Tomato, Broccoli, Ricotta, Mozzarella and Basil falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

The Only Pizza You'll Ever Want Again: Chicken, Sun Dried Tomato, Broccoli, Ricotta, Mozzarella and Basil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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