Description
This Chicken Alfredo Pizza combines the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce with tender cooked chicken and mozzarella cheese on a crispy, golden crust, creating a deliciously satisfying Italian-American main course perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it inside the oven while it heats to ensure a crispy crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel. Brush the edges lightly with olive oil to promote browning.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border free of sauce. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
- Layer Chicken and Seasonings: Distribute the cooked chicken evenly over the cheese. Scatter the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper on top to infuse flavor throughout.
- Top with Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the entire pizza to create a golden, cheesy topping.
- Bake the Pizza: Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before slicing into 8 pieces and serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient and flavorful option for the cooked chicken.
- For enhanced garlic flavor, sauté the minced garlic briefly in olive oil before adding it to the pizza.
- Feel free to add extra toppings like spinach, mushrooms, or crispy bacon to customize your pizza.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
