Chicken Peach Ricotta Pizza (Printable)

Vibrant summer pizza with peaches, chicken, ricotta, arugula, and balsamic glaze on crispy crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Pizza

01 - 1 ball (about 12 oz) pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or thinly sliced
04 - 1 large ripe peach, thinly sliced
05 - 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Topping

09 - 2 cups fresh arugula
10 - 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven as it heats.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a floured pizza peel if using a stone.
03 - Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Evenly dollop the ricotta cheese over the base, then sprinkle with mozzarella.
04 - Arrange the shredded chicken, peach slices, and red onion evenly over the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Bake the pizza for 13–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
06 - Remove from the oven. Immediately top with fresh arugula and shaved Parmesan.
07 - Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving. Slice and enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the peaches caramelize in the oven and become little pockets of sweetness balanced by creamy ricotta is absolutely magic
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a wood-fired restaurant
02 -
  • Peeling the peach is optional but the skin can become slightly tough and textural after baking
  • Let the pizza rest for 3 minutes before slicing or the ricotta will slide right off with your first cut
03 -
  • Grill the peach slices for 2 minutes per side before adding them to the pizza for even deeper flavor
  • Pre-cook your red onion in a pan for 5 minutes if you want it sweeter and less pungent

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