Chicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe
A delicious Chicken Alfredo Pizza featuring a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce spread over a pre-baked pizza crust, topped with tender cooked chicken, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses, baked to bubbly perfection. This easy-to-make pizza combines rich, cheesy flavors with a crispy crust for a comforting Italian-inspired meal.
- Author: lucas
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pizza (serves 3-4) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Pizza Base
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
- Make the sauce: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cream cheese and stir until it becomes smooth and creamy. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Next, stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the sauce from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Pizza crust: Roll or stretch your homemade pizza dough into a large circle. For a thicker crust, pre-bake the dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes. If using a thin crust, skip the pre-baking step.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread a generous spoonful of the prepared Alfredo sauce evenly over the pizza crust. Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Next, distribute the chopped cooked chicken evenly on top, followed by another layer of mozzarella cheese. Finally, sprinkle some extra parmesan cheese over the top for added flavor.
- Bake the pizza: Place the assembled pizza in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 8-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beginning to turn golden brown, and the crust is cooked through. Remove from oven, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Pre-baking the pizza crust helps to prevent sogginess when using thicker dough.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Leftover cooked chicken makes this recipe convenient and customizable.
- Adjust the seasoning in the Alfredo sauce to your preference, adding more garlic or pepper if desired.
- This pizza is best enjoyed immediately after baking for optimal texture.
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