Description
Delicious Chicken Alfredo Pizza Bowls combine the flavors of creamy Alfredo pasta and savory pizza into an edible bowl made from pizza dough, filled with tender seasoned chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and mozzarella cheese, perfect for a gameday appetizer or a fun dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasoning for Chicken
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasonings
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Pizza Dough and Seasoning
- 16 oz pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Alfredo Sauce
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasonings, kosher salt, and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked through and golden on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Shape the Pizza Dough Bowls: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Roll out the pizza dough and cut into 12 equal pieces. Lightly oil each piece with 2 tablespoons olive oil mixed with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Press each piece into a muffin tin cup or bowl-shaped mold to form small dough bowls.
- Bake the Dough Bowls: Bake the dough bowls in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: While the dough bowls bake, melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the softened cream cheese until smooth and combined. Slowly whisk in the milk and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Pizza Bowls: Spoon a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese into each baked dough bowl. Add sliced cooked chicken on top of the cheese, then pour creamy Alfredo sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the bowls for added freshness and color.
- Final Bake to Melt Cheese: Place the assembled bowls back into the oven for about 8-10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld. Remove from oven and serve warm, enjoying the edible pizza dough bowls filled with creamy chicken Alfredo goodness.
Notes
- Use store-bought pizza dough for convenience or homemade for a personalized touch.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through fully to avoid any food safety concerns.
- Switch cream cheese with ricotta for a slightly different Alfredo texture.
- For spicier variation, add crushed red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.
- These pizza bowls make an excellent party appetizer or fun dinner option.
- Letting the dough rest after baking improves texture and prevents sogginess when filled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 719 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.05 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg
