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Grill up a quick and delicious Shiitake mushroom flatbread pizza featuring creamy cheese and tender chicken for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked shredded or chopped chicken
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh chopped parsley & grated parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Roll or stretch dough into a flatbread shape. Lay directly on grill grates. Cook 2 minutes per side or until firm and lightly charred. Remove from grill.
- Spread cream cheese evenly over the grilled crust. Top with mozzarella, chicken, red onion and sliced shiitakes.
- Drizzle the toppings with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Return the flatbread to the grill. Close the lid and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and mushrooms are tender.
- Remove from grill, then sprinkle with parsley and grated parmesan if desired. Slice and serve hot.
This recipe uses Shiitake mushrooms
Shiitake Flavor and texture
Shiitake mushrooms sport a rich, woodsy flavor that intensifies when cooked, lending a savory umami flavor to every dish in which they star. They have a dense, meaty texture and stems that range from tender to fibrous. Tough stems should be removed and saved for use in soups and stocks.
Usage
Pickled
Pizza
Roast
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