Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Formaggio Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
212 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Formaggio Pizza
Description
The recipe begins by cooking chicken breast and slicing it into thin strips. Diced onions and minced garlic are sautéed lightly in olive oil, then combined with drained diced tomatoes, salt, and dried basil to create a fresh tomato topping. This mixture is spread evenly on a pre-baked pizza crust, forming the base layer for the toppings.
Chicken strips are then arranged over the tomato layer, followed by shredded Fontinella and mozzarella cheeses. Sliced mushrooms and Parmesan cheese are added on top to complete the toppings. Baking at 450 degrees for about eight minutes melts the cheeses thoroughly and heats the pizza crust while cooking the mushrooms slightly.
The cheeses contribute a creamy, mild, and slightly tangy profile, especially where Fontinella cheese offers a sweet and creamy flavor, balanced by mozzarella’s texture and Parmesan’s sharper notes. The tomato mixture adds freshness and moistness without a traditional sauce. The combination results in a pizza with diverse flavor layers and a pleasing texture from tender chicken and melted cheeses.
Using a pre-baked crust simplifies preparation, but homemade dough can also be used for a more rustic result. Slightly cooking down the tomato mixture before spreading on the crust develops deeper flavor and prevents dryness during baking. An authentic Fontinella cheese is recommended if available; Asiago serves as a suitable substitution with a sharper taste.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic chopped
- 1 cup tomato diced and drained
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup fontinella cheese shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup mushroom sliced
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 inch pizza crust pre-baked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Saute or bake chicken breast, cool. Cut chicken into ¼-inch thick strips.
- Spray or grease a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Place the pizza crust on the pizza pan.
- Place tomatoes, salt, and basil in a bowl.
- Saute onions and garlic briefly in the olive oil and add them to the tomatoes, salt, and basil.
- Spread the tomato mixture over the top of the crust.
- Lay the chicken strips on top of the tomatoes.
- Top with Fontinella and mozzarella cheeses.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the crust is piping hot.
Notes
- Use true Fontinella cheese for its sweet, creamy flavor; Asiago is an acceptable alternative but sharper.
- A pre-baked pizza crust speeds up preparation, but homemade dough can improve texture and flavor.
- Allow the tomato mixture to cook down slightly before spreading on the crust to enhance flavor and avoid dryness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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