Chicken Alfredo Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
447 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Description
For this Chicken Alfredo Pizza, the sauce begins by melting butter and lightly cooking minced garlic, infusing the base with warmth. Softened cream cheese is incorporated and mixed with milk, creating a smooth, creamy sauce which is then enriched with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. This Alfredo sauce spreads evenly across the pre-baked pizza crust, serving as a flavorful base unlike traditional tomato sauces.
Once assembled, the pizza is layered with mozzarella cheese, diced cooked chicken, additional mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Baking at 425°F melts the cheeses thoroughly and helps develop a bubbly, lightly browned topping contrasting with the soft creamy sauce beneath. Pre-baking the dough for a short time ensures the crust remains crisp and supports the moist toppings without becoming soggy.
This pizza combines textures from the tender cooked chicken and gooey cheeses with the slight crunch of the crust. It’s suitable for dinner or casual gatherings. The sauce’s creaminess complements the mild chicken, creating a distinct variation on traditional pizza flavors.
The recipe allows for preparation flexibility by making the dough and sauce ahead of time. Dough can rise in the fridge and be frozen after baking or before topping, offering convenience for later meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust homemade
- 1 Tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese plus a little extra for topping on the pizza, freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon each, salt and freshly ground black pepper , or more to taste
- 1 cup chicken chopped, cooked
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Gradually add the milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare Pizza crust: Roll/stretch the pizza dough into a large circle. I like to pre-bake my crust for 4-5 minutes at 425 degrees F (on a pizza stone or baking sheet). Don't pre-bake if it's a thin crust pizza.
- Assemble: Spoon alfredo sauce over the crust. Add a thin layer of mozzarella, then chopped chicken, more mozzarella, and then a sprinkle of extra parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 8-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Make pizza dough several hours ahead and let it rise refrigerated for better texture.
- Alfredo sauce can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to two days, simplifying assembly.
- Pre-bake the pizza crust for 4-5 minutes if you want a crispy base, especially when using thicker dough.
- Freeze baked or unbaked pizza dough, then thaw before topping to extend shelf life.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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