Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 homemade pizza crust
Alfredo Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cream cheese and stir continuously until it melts and the mixture becomes smooth. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring to keep the sauce smooth. Finally, stir in the grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Set the sauce aside.
- Prepare Pizza crust: Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a large circle to form the base. If using a thicker crust, pre-bake the crust on a pizza stone or baking sheet at 425°F (220°C) for 4-5 minutes to prevent sogginess. Skip pre-baking if you are using a thin crust pizza.
- Assemble the pizza: Spoon the prepared Alfredo sauce evenly over the pizza crust. Add a thin layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by the chopped cooked chicken. Then add another layer of mozzarella cheese and sprinkle some extra parmesan cheese on top for added flavor and a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the assembled pizza in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make ahead instructions: Prepare the pizza dough several hours before and allow it to rise in the refrigerator. You can also make the Alfredo sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days.
- Freezing instructions: You can freeze both baked or unbaked pizza dough. When ready to use, thaw the dough on the counter before topping with sauce and toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
