Closed pizza with mushrooms and chicken

8 servings

120 minutes

Closed pizza with mushrooms and chicken is a refined dish of French cuisine that combines rich aromas and tender texture. Its history traces back to traditional pies where the filling is hidden under a golden crust, preserving the juiciness of the ingredients. The filling of chicken fillet, garlic, and mushrooms creates a rich, deep flavor complemented by the tenderness of parmesan and the freshness of tomatoes. Mayonnaise adds creamy softness to the pizza, making each bite melt in your mouth. The closed format allows for better aroma release of all components and retains heat, creating the effect of a freshly prepared dish. It’s an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering where each piece reveals a symphony of flavors infused with French culinary art.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 513.7
• Proteins: 26.2g
• Fats: 26.4g
• Carbohydrates: 42.6g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Mayonnaise: 200 g
• Canned mushrooms: 400 g
• Water: 2 tbsp
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g
• Wheat flour: 400 g
• Dry yeast: 1 tsp
• Salt: 2 tsp
• Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Chicken fillet: 500 g

Cooking steps

1. Pour dry yeast with warm water and mix well. Let the yeast swell. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt, add yeast, and knead the dough. The dough needs to be kneaded for 10 minutes. You can add a little flour to make the dough elastic and soft. Add oil to the bowl and mix with the dough. Cover the bowl with a towel and leave it in a warm place for 1.5 hours to let the dough rise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 1 teaspoon
   • Water: 2 tablespoons
   • Wheat flour: 400 g
   • Salt: 2 teaspoons
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons

2. Cut the chicken fillet into small strips, add chopped garlic, and sauté until the meat turns white. Then sauté the mushrooms; if they are whole, chop and sauté them. Next, grate the cheese on a medium grater to prepare it for the filling. Slice the onion into half rings and the tomatoes into rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Canned mushrooms: 400 g
   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces

3. Divide the dough into two parts - one part slightly larger than the other. Roll out the larger part and place it in the mold. Add the filling: chicken, a little salt, then some onion, followed by mushrooms and on top - tomatoes and a bit more onion. Spread mayonnaise and grated cheese over the tomatoes. Roll out the second part of the dough and place it on top of the pizza, pinching the sides.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g
   • Salt: 2 teaspoons
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Canned mushrooms: 400 g
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Mayonnaise: 200 g
   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g

4. Bake the pizza for 60 minutes at 180 degrees.