Blackened Chicken Pizza

Name: Blackened Chicken Pizza
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons blackening seasoning, divided; 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 1/2 lb pounded to 1/4 inch thickness); 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup white wine; 3/4 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1 (15 inch) pizza crusts; 1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves; 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

14 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 teaspoons blackening seasoning, divided
1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 1/2 lb pounded to 1/4 inch thickness)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white wine
3/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 (15 inch) pizza crusts
1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Sprinkle 2 teaspoons blackening seasoning evenly over chicken breast.
2

In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until chicken is done. Remove from heat, and cool. Cut chicken into thin strips; set aside.
3

In a large skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook for two minutes. Stir in flour; cook for two minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in wine and milk. Cook, whisking constantly, for about 4-5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in basil and remaining 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning. remove from heat.
4

Spread cream mixture evenly over prepared unbaked crust. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top evenly with spinach, chicken strips, bacon, remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges to serve.