Why You Will Love This
This pizza reminds me of the super cheesy and mouthwatering pizza that Shaggy and Scooby would go crazy for in Scooby Doo. It packed with Sam’s Club juicy rotisserie chicken, ham chunks, onions, and lots and lots of cheese. It pairs so well with the cheesy and herby Italian dough we’ll be making. If you’re wanting to hit your New Year weight goals, you should probably steer clear of this pizza and check out my delicious salad recipes instead!
How to Make The Italian Herb and Cheese Dough
In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Then add olive oil and salt. Slowly add in all purpose flour, being sure to mix on low speed until the dough comes together. Mix in Italian seasoning, Tony’s Garlic & Herb, and Colby & Monterey Jack cheese. Knead on medium speed for 7–8 minutes (or 10 by hand) until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours, until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide into 4 equal portions. Form each into a 10-12-inch circle. Cover the dough balls with a towel and let them rest for 15 minutes. This makes them easier to stretch and shape when baking. Use a rolling pin or your hands to flatten the dough and shape into a circle. I recommend placing the flatten dough on parchment-lined pans and pre-baking them at 425°F for 7–8 minutes until lightly set. This step will keep your pizza from turning out droopy when we add on the sauce and toppings later!
How to Store Italian Herb and Cheese Pizza Dough
If you don’t plan to bake all 4 pizzas:
1. Refrigerate: Coat extra dough balls lightly in oil, wrap tightly in plastic wrap (if you have it), and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using.
2. Freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then let rest at room temp for 1 hour before rolling.
How to Make Creamy White Sauce
This creamy white sauce is much like the white sauce you’ll see on alfredo pizza. In a saucepan, melt some butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until smooth. Add in cream cheese and shredded mozzarella. Stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
Assembling the Creamy Chicken White Sauce Pizza
1. Spread a thin layer of white sauce over each prebaked crust.
2. Add a layer of shredded mozzarella, followed by caramelized onions, chicken, and ham.
3. Spoon another light layer of white sauce over the toppings.
4. Finish with another layer of mozzarella.
5. Bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and crust is golden.
6. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Tips For The Best Creamy White Sauce Pizza
1. Prebaking is key to avoid a soggy or droopy center.
2. Don’t skip the garlic and herb seasoning in the dough!
Creamy Chicken White Sauce Pizza
Description
This Creamy White Sauce Pizza is super cheesy, tasty, and great for any weeknight dinner!
Italian Herb and Cheese Dough
Creamy White Sauce
Toppings
Dough Instructions
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1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine 2 cups warm water, 4 tsp sugar, and 4½ tsp yeast. Let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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2. Add 1/2 cup olive oil and 2 tsp salt.
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3. Add 4 cups flour, mix on low speed, then gradually add the last cup until the dough comes together.
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4. Mix in Italian seasoning, Tony’s Garlic & Herb, and Colby & Monterey Jack cheese until evenly combined.
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5. Knead on medium speed for 7-8 minutes (or 10 by hand) until smooth.
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6. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise 1-1 ½ hours, until doubled in size.
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7. Punch down dough and divide into 4 equal portions. Form each into a 10-12-inch circle.
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8. Cover the dough balls with a towel and let them rest for 15 minutes. This makes them easier to stretch and shape when baking.
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9. Place on parchment-lined pans and prebake at 425°F for 7-8 minutes until lightly set.Â
Creamy White Sauce
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1. In a saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat.
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2. Whisk in 3 tbsp flour and cook 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
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3. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk, stirring until smooth.
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4. Add 2 oz cream cheese and ½ cup shredded mozzarella. Stir until melted.
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5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
Assembling the Pizza
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1. Spread a thin layer of white sauce over each prebaked crust.
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2. Add a layer of shredded mozzarella, followed by caramelized onions, chicken, and ham.
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3. Spoon another light layer of white sauce over the toppings.
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4. Finish with another layer of mozzarella.
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5. Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and crust is golden.
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6. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Baste crust with garlic butter.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 520kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26g40%
- Saturated Fat 12g60%
- Trans Fat 0.5g
- Cholesterol 95mg32%
- Sodium 820mg35%
- Potassium 310mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 26g52%
- Vitamin A 520 IU
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Calcium 280 mg
- Iron 3.2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.8 IU
- Vitamin E 2.1 IU
- Vitamin K 12 mcg
- Thiamin 0.32 mg
- Riboflavin 0.28 mg
- Niacin 6.4 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.45 mg
- Folate 48 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.9 mcg
- Biotin 6 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 1.1 mg
- Phosphorus 310 mg
- Iodine 26 mcg
- Magnesium 32 mg
- Zinc 2.4 mg
- Selenium 22 mcg
- Copper 0.18 mg
- Manganese 0.5 mg
- Chromium 3 mcg
- Molybdenum 9 mcg
- Chloride 900 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Prebaking is key to avoid a soggy or droopy center. Don’t skip the garlic and herb seasoning in the dough!
