Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Broccoli Pizza (Printable)

Thin-crust pizza with creamy garlic-Parmesan white sauce, tender chicken, and fresh broccoli for a unique twist on classic pizza.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pizza Dough

01 - 1 lb prepared pizza dough
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Garlic-Parmesan White Sauce

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - ¼ teaspoon dried Italian herbs

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
12 - 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched and chopped
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
16 - Pinch of red pepper flakes
17 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
02 - Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel. Brush the edge with olive oil.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook, stirring, until thickened approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread the garlic-Parmesan sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
05 - Evenly scatter the chicken and broccoli over the sauce. Top with mozzarella and additional Parmesan. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Slice and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy white sauce feels indulgent without being heavy, and it transforms simple toppings into something restaurant-quality.
  • Broccoli actually belongs on pizza once you taste how the garlic-Parmesan coating makes it crispy and irresistible.
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinners stop feeling like a compromise.
02 -
  • Your sauce must be added while warm—cold sauce won't spread properly and will create lumps and thin spots on the pizza.
  • Blanching the broccoli first is the secret that keeps it from turning bitter or tough in the oven heat; five minutes in boiling water makes all the difference.
  • Don't overcrowd your pizza with toppings or the bottom will steam instead of crisping—less is more for that perfect crust texture.
03 -
  • Room-temperature dough spreads easier than cold dough straight from the fridge, so pull it out 10 minutes before you start rolling.
  • Fresh grated Parmesan melts beautifully while pre-grated versions sometimes turn grainy because of anti-caking additives—this small choice changes everything.
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