Description
Mediterranean magic meets American comfort in this chicken peach ricotta pizza. Crisp arugula and sweet balsamic glaze create a delightful harmony of flavors you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound whole wheat pizza dough
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 small peaches, thinly sliced
Cheese and Sauce:
- 0.75 cup (¾ cup) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces (113 grams) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1.5 tablespoons pesto
Garnish and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Torn basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary canvas by heating the oven to a blazing 475°F (245°C), creating an optimal environment for pizza perfection. Coat a baking sheet with a light sheen of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Stretch and shape the whole wheat dough into a rustic oval or circle, carefully positioning it on the prepared surface with room for crispy edges.
- Craft a creamy base by whisking ricotta with pesto until silky smooth, then lavishly spread across the dough, leaving a border for a crisp crust perimeter.
- Layer the pizza with a generous blanket of mozzarella, ensuring even coverage across the herbed ricotta foundation.
- Artfully distribute tender shredded chicken and delicate peach slices, creating a harmonious landscape of flavors and textures.
- Dot the surface with additional dollops of ricotta, promising pockets of creamy richness in every bite.
- Slide the pizza into the scorching oven, allowing it to transform for 10-15 minutes until the crust turns golden and the cheese melts into a bubbling masterpiece.
- Rescue the pizza from the heat and crown it with a fresh tangle of peppery arugula and fragrant basil leaves.
- Complete the culinary artwork with an elegant drizzle of balsamic glaze, adding a sweet-tangy flourish that elevates the entire composition.
- Slice the pizza into wedges and serve immediately, capturing the peak of its warm, inviting glory.
Notes
- Master your dough stretching technique to ensure an even, thin crust that crisps perfectly.
- Swap rotisserie chicken for quick assembly and add extra flavor with pre-seasoned meat.
- Allow ricotta mixture to sit for 5 minutes before spreading to enhance herb-infused taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg