Made By Emily
Main Dishes
Pizza Julienne
Recipe Summary
This creamy, indulgent Pizza Julienne combines tender chicken and mushrooms atop a crispy homemade crust, finished off with bubbling mozzarella cheese. Perfect for any pizza lover looking to try something new!
Ingredients
- 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 340 ml (1⅓ cups) warm water
- 27 g (0.9 oz) compressed yeast
- 10 g (2 tsp) sugar
- 8 g (1.5 tsp) salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 250 g (9 oz) chicken fillet (thigh)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 6-7 large mushrooms, sliced
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream (at least 20%)
- 1 tbsp optional parsley herbs
- 30 g (1 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 200 g (7 oz) Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a bowl, dissolve the compressed yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes frothy. This indicates that the yeast is active.
- Mix the Dough: Add a few tablespoons of flour to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 15 minutes. This allows the yeast to develop flavor.
- Form the Dough: Stir in the salt, then gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a dough forms. If your flour is a bit dry, add a little extra water as needed.
- Knead the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes, adding vegetable oil to keep it from sticking to your hands.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the Filling: While the dough rises, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken fillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan, let it cool slightly, and then slice or shred it.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Combine the Filling: Return the chicken to the pan, add the cream, Parmesan, and parsley herbs. Stir everything together and let it cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Set aside.
- Shape the Pizza: Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F). On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin circle that fits your baking sheet. Transfer it to the baking sheet.
- Add the Toppings: Spread the chicken and mushroom filling over the rolled-out dough evenly. Top generously with shredded Mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Serve: Once out of the oven, let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes. Slice it and serve hot, enjoying every delicious bite!
Recipe Notes
- For an extra crispy crust, consider pre-baking the pizza base for about 4-5 minutes before adding the toppings.
- Experiment with different herbs or add bell peppers and spinach to the filling for additional flavors and nutrients.
Nutrition Estimate
Approximate nutrition per slice (based on 8 slices):
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fat: 12 g