This homemade Chicken Alfredo Pizza brings together two beloved Italian classics in one irresistible 30-minute meal. Golden, crispy crust topped with creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese creates the ultimate comfort food fusion.
Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste with just 10 minutes of prep time. The rich, satisfying flavors will make this pizza an instant family favorite.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Pizza Base: 1 homemade pizza crust
- For Alfredo Sauce: 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 oz softened cream cheese
- Liquid Base: 1/2 cup milk
- Cheese Blend: 1/3 cup fresh parmesan (plus extra for topping), 1 cup mozzarella
- Protein: 1 cup cooked chopped chicken
- Seasonings: 1/4 tsp each of salt and fresh ground pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sauce Creation: Begin by melting butter over medium heat, add minced garlic until fragrant. Mix in cream cheese until smooth, then gradually incorporate milk. Finish with parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Crust Preparation: Shape your dough into a circle. For regular crust, pre-bake at 425°F for 4-5 minutes (skip for thin crust). Use a pizza stone or baking sheet for best results.
- Pizza Assembly: Layer your sauce evenly, add a mozzarella base, distribute chicken pieces, top with remaining mozzarella, and finish with a parmesan sprinkle.
- Final Baking: Bake at 425°F for 8-12 minutes until the cheese becomes golden and bubbly. Watch for that perfect melted cheese consistency!
Cooking Techniques
The secret to amazing Chicken Alfredo Pizza lies in the pre-baking step! This little trick helps create a perfectly crispy crust that won’t get soggy under your creamy sauce.
When making the alfredo sauce, keep the heat at medium and stir constantly – this prevents the cream cheese from getting lumpy. For extra-golden spots on your cheese, pop the pizza under the broiler for the final 30 seconds of baking (just keep a close eye on it!).
Make It Your Own
Love this pizza but want to switch things up? Try using leftover rotisserie chicken for extra flavor, or swap the chicken for crispy bacon. For a veggie twist, add some fresh spinach or sautéed mushrooms.
The alfredo sauce also tastes amazing with a sprinkle of Italian herbs or a dash of red pepper flakes if you like a kick of heat. If you’re out of cream cheese, you can use ricotta mixed with a splash of heavy cream instead.
Storage Tips
Your pizza will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop it in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes – this keeps the crust crispy way better than using the microwave!
The alfredo sauce can be made ahead and stored separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just warm it gently on the stove, adding a splash of milk if needed to thin it out.
Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
Ingredients
For Pizza
- 1 whole homemade pizza crust
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus extra for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper or more to taste
- 1 cup cooked chicken chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Gradually add the milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Roll/stretch the pizza dough into a large circle. Pre-bake crust for 4-5 minutes at 425 degrees F (on a pizza stone or baking sheet). Don’t pre-bake if it’s a thin crust pizza.
- Spoon alfredo sauce over the crust. Add a thin layer of mozzarella, then chopped chicken, more mozzarella, and then a sprinkle of extra parmesan cheese. Bake at 425 degrees F for 8-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
