Chicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe
A creamy and savory Chicken Alfredo Pizza featuring a homemade pizza crust topped with rich Alfredo sauce, tender cooked chicken, and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this pizza offers a delightful twist on classic Chicken Alfredo pasta in a convenient and delicious handheld form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pizza (8 slices) 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Pizza Crust
- 1 homemade pizza crust
Alfredo Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cream cheese pieces and stir until the mixture is smooth. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to keep the sauce smooth and creamy. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Pizza Crust: Roll or stretch the homemade pizza dough into a large circle to your preferred thickness. If using a thicker crust, pre-bake it for 4 to 5 minutes at 425°F on a pizza stone or baking sheet to prevent sogginess. Skip pre-baking if you prefer a thin crust.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the prepared Alfredo sauce evenly over the pizza crust. Add a thin layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. Then, evenly distribute the chopped cooked chicken over the mozzarella layer. Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese followed by a light sprinkle of extra parmesan cheese for extra flavor and cheesiness.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the assembled pizza in a preheated oven at 425°F. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden brown. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken to avoid undercooking on the pizza; rotisserie chicken works well for a quick option.
- Pre-baking the crust is recommended for thick crusts to avoid sogginess but is optional for thin crusts.
- For a richer sauce, substitute whole milk or add a splash of heavy cream.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese provides better flavor and texture than pre-grated varieties.
- Feel free to add extras like chopped parsley or red pepper flakes for garnish and extra flavor.
- Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best texture retention.
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