Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 ball pizza dough (try our Life Made Simple recipe)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1/4 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • pinch paprika
  • 1 oz original cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grilled chicken (seasoned, optional)
  • 1 bunch spinach (coarsely chopped and wilted*)
  • 1 (6 oz) jar marinated artichokes (drained and coarsely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shaved)
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)

Instruction

  • Make dough according to the recipe's directions (or use store-bought dough); set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, add butter. When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently for about 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk, half and half, salt, pepper and paprika. As the sauce thickens, turn heat up to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese and parmesan until melted, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 14-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined pizza pan. Fold over the extra inch of dough to form the crust, pressing to seal. Brush with olive oil. Dock the center of the pizza with a fork to prevent large bubbles from forming. Place in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, remove and set aside.
  • Spread the warm sauce over top, then half of the mozzarella cheese. Add the chicken, spinach and artichoke, then top with remaining mozzarella.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with shaved parmesan and grated parmesan. Allow to cool for 2-3 additional minutes, then cut and serve.