Marry Me Chicken Pizza
About the recipe
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with incredible flavour, this Marry Me Chicken Pizza combines everything you love about the viral Marry Me Chicken with a homemade Neapolitan-style pizza. A light, airy crust is topped with a rich creamy tomato sauce, juicy seasoned chicken, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, gooey mozzarella, and fresh baby spinach for the ultimate homemade pizza night. It’s a restaurant-quality pizza that’s surprisingly easy to make from scratch.
Marry Me Chicken Pizza
Ingredients
For Pizza Dough:
- 240 g Bread flour (12% protein)
- 165 ml Warm water (35–40°C)
- 3.5 g Instant dry yeast
- 1 ½ tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt (5–6 g)
- 21 g Olive oil
For Marinated Chicken:
- 1 Large chicken breast (250–300 g, butterflied and pounded to an even thickness)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Mixed herbs
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
For Creamy Tomato Sauce:
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 Finely chopped small onion (about 90 g)
- 3 Finely chopped garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste (30 g)
- 150 ml Heavy cream
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Chicken powder
- 2–4 tbsp Water (optional, to adjust the consistency)
Instructions
- Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast, then let it sit until slightly foamy. Add the olive oil, salt, and bread flour before mixing into a soft dough. Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes, then perform three rounds of stretch and folds with 30-minute rests between each round. Divide into two equal dough balls, cover, and proof for 1½–2 hours until puffy.
- Butterfly and pound the chicken until evenly thick. Season generously with the spices and herbs before cooking in a hot skillet until golden and fully cooked. Allow it to cool slightly, then slice into thin strips.
- Melt the butter in the same pan and cook the onion until softened. Add the garlic, followed by the tomato paste, then cook briefly to deepen the flavour. Stir in the cream and seasonings before simmering until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Add a little water if needed, then allow it to cool completely.
- Dust your work surface generously with bread flour and semolina. Gently stretch each dough ball into a 10-inch pizza, leaving a slightly thicker edge for a beautifully airy crust.
- Spread a thin layer of the cooled creamy tomato sauce over each pizza base. Arrange the sliced chicken evenly on top, followed by the sun-dried tomatoes. Finish with plenty of grated mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the pizzas in a fully preheated pizza oven at its highest temperature until the crust is beautifully puffed and golden and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
- Immediately after baking, scatter the sliced baby spinach over the hot pizza. Lightly brush the crust with olive oil before slicing and serving.
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Tips & Tricks
Use High-Protein Bread Flour: Bread flour produces a stronger gluten structure, giving you a lighter, chewier, and more authentic pizza crust.
Let the Dough Proof Properly: A well-proofed dough develops better flavour and creates an airy, blistered crust after baking.
Cool the Sauce Before Using: Using cooled sauce prevents the dough from becoming soggy and helps the pizza bake evenly.
Don’t Overload the Pizza: A lighter layer of toppings allows the crust to bake properly while keeping the centre crisp.
Bake at the Highest Temperature: Whether you’re using a pizza oven or home oven with a pizza stone or steel, high heat gives the best rise, colour, and texture.
FAQs
How do I store this Marry Me Chicken Pizza?
Store leftover Marry Me Chicken Pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot oven, pizza oven, or air fryer for 3–5 minutes until the crust becomes crisp again and the cheese is hot and bubbly.
Can I make the pizza dough ahead of time?
Yes. After shaping the dough balls, refrigerate them for up to 72 hours. This slow fermentation develops even more flavour and creates a lighter crust.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Absolutely. Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut and works perfectly in this recipe.
Can I bake this in a regular oven?
Yes. Bake on a preheated pizza stone or steel at the highest temperature your oven allows for the best results.
Can I freeze the Marry Me Chicken Pizza?
Yes. You can freeze the fully baked pizza for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in a hot oven until heated through.
