Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough:

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar

For the Toppings:

• 1 cup cooked chicken (grilled or shredded)
• ½ cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

• Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead into a smooth dough.
• Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.

Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside.

Prepare Toppings:

• Season the chicken with salt, pepper, or your choice of spices (paprika, garlic powder, etc.).
• Sauté onions and bell peppers lightly if desired.

Assemble the Pizza:

• Roll out the dough to your preferred thickness. Place it on parchment paper for easy transfer.
• Spread pizza sauce evenly over the base.
• Add chicken, onions, bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese.
• Sprinkle Italian seasoning and chili flakes on top.

Bake the Pizza:

• Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Serve:

• Slice and serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh basil or parsley.