Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pita Pizzas Recipe
These Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pita Pizzas are a delightful and quick meal option featuring creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and melted mozzarella on crispy pita bread. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a tasty appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6 pita pizzas
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pizza Ingredients
- 6 Flatbreads or Pita Breads (I like the Papa Pita brand)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (Costco Bare Life chicken nuggets, cooked then chopped)
- 1 ½ cups sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves, torn
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Air-Fryer: Preheat your oven or air fryer to 350 degrees F to prepare for baking the pita pizzas.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Stir to mix evenly.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water to form a slurry. Pour this slurry into the saucepan with the sauce, then cook over medium heat, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
- Prepare Pita Breads: Lay the pita breads flat on a clean surface. Spread 3 tablespoons of the prepared sauce evenly over each pita.
- Add Toppings: Top each pita with 1/3 cup of chopped chicken, 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/4 cup torn baby spinach leaves. Sprinkle approximately 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake in Oven: If using an oven, place the pita pizzas on greased baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Cook in Air-Fryer: If using an air fryer, place one pita pizza on the air fryer tray and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the pita pizzas warm alongside the remaining sauce for dipping. Enjoy this delicious Tuscan-inspired meal!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh Parmesan cheese and mozzarella for rich flavor and proper melting.
- You can substitute the chicken nuggets with any cooked chicken of your choice.
- The sauce can be prepared ahead of time and reheated before assembling the pizzas.
- If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers can be a tasty alternative.
- Adjust seasoning and cheese amounts to your preference for a milder or more robust flavor.
