Ingredients
– 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
– 1/2 cup ranch dressing
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
– 1 teaspoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
Creating Garlic-Ranch Chicken Pizza is straightforward when you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or according to your pizza dough instructions.
2. Prepare Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Mix Garlic and Oil: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and olive oil. Spread this mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
4. Add Ranch Dressing: Drizzle the ranch dressing over the garlic-coated dough, spreading it out with the back of a spoon.
5. Layer Chicken: Evenly distribute the cooked chicken over the ranch dressing.
6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, ensuring an even layer.
7. Top with Onions: Scatter the thinly sliced red onions across the pizza for added flavor.
8. Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
9. Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Top with fresh parsley and crumbled bacon, if desired.
11. Slice and Serve: Cut the pizza into slices and serve hot.
By following these instructions, you’ll have a delicious Garlic-Ranch Chicken Pizza that will surely delight everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 slices
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g