Description
This Chicken Alfredo Pizza recipe offers a creamy, cheesy delight featuring a homemade Alfredo sauce topped with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning, all baked on a crispy pizza crust. It’s a flavorful Italian-American main course perfect for an easy dinner that impresses.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough and Toppings
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Alfredo Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat, ensuring a crispy crust.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until the sauce is smooth and creamy, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the dough: On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Top with shredded chicken, then sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Bake the pizza: Transfer the pizza along with the parchment paper onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust turns golden and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, slice into 8 pieces, and serve warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for convenience and extra flavor.
- For added texture and nutrition, top with sautéed mushrooms or spinach before baking.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, brush the edges of the dough with olive oil before baking.
