Easy Homemade White Pizza

If you’re craving a cozy and flavorful white pizza that’s easy enough for a weeknight but tastes like it came from your favorite pizzeria, this recipe is for you! The creamy homemade white sauce is full of rich roasted garlic flavor with just a hint of nutmeg—it’s pure comfort in every bite.

We’re keeping things wholesome with real, everyday ingredients, including a Greek yogurt pizza crust that’s not only simple to make but gives this white pizza recipe a soft, chewy base with a little extra protein punch. Topped with juicy chicken, fresh spinach, and melty mozzarella, this is a delicious way to switch things up from your usual red sauce pie.

Ingredient Notes

Here’s a few helpful notes about the ingredients I chose for this recipe.

• Greek Yogurt – This is the secret to that easy, no-rise crust. It adds a little protein and gives the dough a soft, chewy texture without any fuss. Use plain (unflavored) and make sure it’s Greek. Full fat will be richer, but I typically use no fat because it’s what I always have.
• Whole Wheat Flour – I used whole wheat flour for a more nutritious base, but this recipe works beautifully with all-purpose flour if that’s what you have on hand. It’s actually a bit more dense with the wheat flour. If using all purpose, I like the whole grain, unbleached flour.
• Roasted Garlic – This is what sets white pizza apart! Roasting mellows the sharpness of garlic and brings out a deep, caramelized flavor that makes the white sauce truly irresistible.
• Milk – Warming the milk before add
• Cooked Chicken – Leftover rotisserie chicken is perfect here and such a time-saver. You could also use grilled chicken, or any leftover cooked chicken you hav e on hand.
• Spinach – I prefer fresh baby spinach, but any spinach works. You can use frozen, but you’re making more work for yourself as it needs to be thawed and all moisture squeezed out.
• Mozzarella– Get the block and grate it yourself! It’s much better than the pre-shredded. You can also use fresh mozzarella and just slice it and add it to the top, yum!
• Cornmeal- any brand will do! This works fantastically to prevent your pizza crust from sticking to the pan or stone. Just use a handful and spread it out.

How to Make White Pizza

1. Roast the garlic– Cut the top off to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap it in foil, and roast at 400°F for 35–40 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, squeeze out the softened cloves. Leave whole, or mash to a paste.
2. Make the crust- Mix the Greek yogurt and flour together until a soft dough forms. Roll it out into a circle about ¼-inch thick, then prick it with a fork to prevent bubbling. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
3. Make the sauce- Whisk olive oil and flour together over medium heat until bubbly. Slowly add warm milk a little at a time, whisking constantly so it thickens as you go. Stir in the roasted garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue whisking until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble and Bake– Spread the white sauce over the pre-baked crust. Top with chicken, spinach, and freshly grated mozzarella. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Great Sides for Pizza

Let’s be real, I’m completely content with just the pizza, but I find the bellies around my table are never full! And I can only make so many pizzas! So I like add a couple of easy sides to go along with it.

• Kale Crunch Salad
• Broccoli Salad
• Pickles
• Veggies and dip
• Banana bread (a sweet ending)
• Grape salad

You can also whip up (or buy) some breadsticks to use with the extra sauce.