Description
Chicken Alfredo Pizza is a delicious and comforting twist on traditional pizza, featuring a creamy Alfredo sauce base topped with tender chicken pieces, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese on a crispy crust. This savory pizza offers a rich and cheesy flavor profile, perfect for those seeking a flavorful alternative to classic tomato-based pies. Ideal for family dinners, casual gatherings, or any occasion, this pizza is easy to customize and sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 store-bought or homemade pizza dough
Sauce
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup creamy Alfredo sauce
- 1–2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
Toppings
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Finishing Touches
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing crust and drizzling)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. For a crunchy crust, keep it thin; for a chewier bite, leave it a bit thicker. Transfer it carefully to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Spread the Alfredo Sauce: Generously slather a layer of creamy Alfredo sauce over the surface of the dough, ensuring an even coating that will become the rich base of your pizza.
- Add the Chicken and Cheese: Scatter cooked chicken pieces evenly over the sauced dough. Then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly and finish with a light dusting of grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the pizza in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly with slight browning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle fresh chopped basil or parsley on top. Drizzle olive oil over the crust edges before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use warm chicken tossed in garlic butter to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- A thin layer of Alfredo sauce prevents the crust from becoming soggy.
- Bake at a high temperature to achieve a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- If using a pizza stone, preheat it in the oven for an authentic pizzeria crunch.
- Add fresh herbs after baking to preserve their vibrant color and aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo Pizza, creamy pizza, comfort food, cheesy pizza, Alfredo sauce pizza, easy pizza recipe