Description
This Chicken Alfredo Pizza combines a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce with tender chicken and melted mozzarella cheese on a crispy pizza crust. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal, this recipe blends the rich flavors of Italian-American favorites into one irresistible pizza.
Ingredients
Pizza
- 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 and stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring the sauce stays smooth. Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the pizza crust: Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a large circle suitable for your baking tray or stone. For a regular crust, pre-bake the dough at 425°F (220°C) for 4 to 5 minutes on a pizza stone or baking sheet to ensure it is partially cooked and crisp. Skip this step if using a very thin crust pizza.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread an even layer of the prepared Alfredo sauce over the pre-baked crust. Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the chopped cooked chicken. Add another layer of mozzarella cheese and finish with a sprinkle of extra parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake the pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the oven preheated to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Pre-baking the crust helps prevent sogginess but is optional for thin crusts.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Cooked chicken can be leftover roasted chicken or grilled chicken breast.
- Adjust seasoning in the Alfredo sauce according to taste; add more garlic or pepper if desired.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone if available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
