Description
This Chicken Alfredo Pizza is a delicious dish that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with tender chicken and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1 large clove)
- 1 tablespoon flour (plus more for dusting)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 cup 2 oz finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. pizza dough (homemade/store-bought)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and place a pizza stone in the center to heat up. Let it heat for at least 30 minutes to ensure a crispy crust.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until the mixture turns light golden. This is your roux, which will help thicken the sauce.
- Gradually pour in 2/3 cup of heavy cream and 2/3 cup of whole milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. You’ll know it’s ready when it coats the back of a spoon.
- Stir in 1 cup of finely shredded Parmesan cheese and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out your 1 lb. of pizza dough to your desired thickness, aiming for about 12 inches in diameter for a classic pizza size.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the dough and spread it evenly.
- Spread the prepared Alfredo sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Top with 1 1/2 cups of chopped rotisserie chicken and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, distributing them evenly over the sauce.
- Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped parsley or green onions for garnish before slicing.
Notes
- This pizza pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.
- You can substitute the chicken with vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg