Chicken, Mushroom & Smoked Mozzarella Pizza Recipe
Make Chicken, Mushroom & Smoked Mozzarella Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a round shape to fit your pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 7
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base.
- 8
Layer Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded chicken evenly over the sauce, followed by the sliced mushrooms. Top with shredded smoked mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Drizzle Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the assembled pizza to enhance flavor.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
