Description
Chicken Alfredo Pizza combines the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce with tender chicken and melted mozzarella cheese on a crispy pizza crust. This quick and easy recipe offers a comforting yet gourmet twist on classic pizza, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Highly customizable and packed with protein, this pizza delivers cheesy, savory flavors everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza crust (store-bought or homemade, about 12 inches)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp butter (if making homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (if making homemade)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (if making homemade plus extra for topping)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
Chicken
- 1 cooked chicken breast, grilled or roasted, diced (about 1 cup)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Cheese
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (for sprinkling on top)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-fry until fully cooked and a golden brown color. Dice into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Make or Warm Alfredo Sauce: Use store-bought Alfredo sauce or prepare homemade by melting butter in a pan, then adding heavy cream, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy, warming it gently if needed.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and partially bake it for 5-7 minutes until it starts to set and firm up.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread a generous layer of warm Alfredo sauce evenly over the pre-baked crust. Distribute the diced chicken evenly on top. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, then add a light sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use Warm Sauce: Spreading warm Alfredo sauce helps prevent the dough from getting soggy.
- Partially Bake Crust: Pre-baking the crust ensures a crisp base even with moist toppings.
- Don’t Overload Toppings: Too many toppings can weigh down the crust, reducing crispiness.
- Quality Cheese: Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melting and texture.
- Rest Before Slicing: Allow the pizza to rest 3-5 minutes after baking for the cheese to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of pizza
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg