Blackened Chicken Pizza - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 teaspoons blackening seasoning, divided
    1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 1/2 lb pounded to 1/4 inch thickness)
    4 tablespoons butter, divided
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    1 shallot, minced
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1/4 cup white wine
    3/4 cup whole milk
    2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
    1 (15 inch) pizza crusts
    1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese, divided
    1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
    8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
    1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
    Sprinkle 2 teaspoons blackening seasoning evenly over chicken breast.
    In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until chicken is done. Remove from heat, and cool. Cut chicken into thin strips; set aside.
    In a large skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook for two minutes. Stir in flour; cook for two minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in wine and milk. Cook, whisking constantly, for about 4-5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in basil and remaining 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning. remove from heat.
    Spread cream mixture evenly over prepared unbaked crust. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top evenly with spinach, chicken strips, bacon, remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges to serve.

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