Chicken Alfredo Pizza Cream Cheese (Printable Version)

Creamy sauce, chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, and golden crust create a rich, satisfying Italian-American classic.

# Components:

→ Pizza Dough

01 - 1 lb pizza dough, either store-bought or homemade

→ Alfredo Sauce

02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

07 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves (optional)
11 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Position pizza stone in oven while heating if using.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic, cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer 2–3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
03 - On a floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
04 - Spread prepared Alfredo sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.
05 - Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked chicken breast, optional spinach leaves and red onion, then evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling with slight browning.
07 - Remove pizza from oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, cut into slices, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 45 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect for leftover chicken
  • Uses homemade or store-bought dough
  • Every bite brings the flavors of classic Alfredo pasta
02 -
  • This pizza freezes well
  • You can double the Alfredo sauce and save some for a pasta dinner
  • It is packed with protein thanks to the chicken and cheese
  • Parmesan is the ingredient I obsess over with every batch The right wedge makes the sauce sing even my pickiest eater never says no to extra cheese I remember the first time I let my daughter sprinkle the cheese herself she went overboard and it turned out to be the cheesiest happiest pizza we ever had
03 -
  • Always preheat your oven
  • Give your dough time to rest before rolling for easier shaping
  • If you like extra crispy crust bake your pizza on the lower rack for the first five minutes
  • Use parchment for easy transfer if you do not have a peel
  • Do not skip tasting the Alfredo sauce before spreading to check salt

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