Description
Chicken Alfredo Pizza Bowls combine savory chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and cheesy pizza flavors baked inside an edible pizza dough bowl, making a perfect gameday appetizer or fun family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasonings
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Chicken and Dough
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz. pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Toppings and Sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 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
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasonings, kosher salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook until fully cooked through and no longer pink inside, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest.
- Prepare the Dough Bowls: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out the pizza dough and cut into 12 equal pieces. Lightly brush each piece with 2 tablespoons olive oil combined with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Place each dough piece into a muffin tin or similar mold to form small bowls.
- Bake the Dough Bowls: Bake the dough bowls in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and firm. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the softened cream cheese and milk, whisking until smooth. Add grated Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is creamy and heated through.
- Slice the Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces or strips suitable for filling the bowls.
- Assemble the Pizza Bowls: Spoon Alfredo sauce into each dough bowl, then add sliced chicken on top. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh basil.
- Bake the Filled Bowls: Return the filled bowls to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the pizza bowls from the oven and serve warm, enjoying the edible dough bowl filled with creamy chicken Alfredo goodness.
Notes
- Use store-bought pizza dough for convenience or homemade dough for a fresher taste.
- Substitute grilled or rotisserie chicken if short on time.
- Customize toppings by adding mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Use low-fat dairy options to reduce fat content.
- These bowls can be prepared ahead and warmed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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
