Description
Delicious Chicken Alfredo Pizza Bowls combine the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce with tender chicken and melty mozzarella, all served inside an edible pizza dough bowl. This fun gameday appetizer transforms your favorite pasta flavors into a handheld treat that's perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Seasoning and Cooking
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasonings
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 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
Filling and Topping
- 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 and Cook Chicken: In a bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasonings, kosher salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture over the chicken breasts. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook chicken breasts until cooked through and no longer pink inside, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove and let rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Dough Bowls: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough and cut into 12 equal pieces. Press each piece into an oven-safe muffin tin cup, forming a bowl shape. Brush each dough bowl with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and garlic powder.
- Bake Dough Bowls: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake the dough bowls for 12-15 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk, then add the grated Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Pizza Bowls: Fill each baked dough bowl with chopped cooked chicken, then pour Alfredo sauce over the top. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on each bowl.
- Bake Final Assembly: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove pizza bowls from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and substitute with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Use store-bought pizza dough to save time or make your own dough for a homemade touch.
- If Alfredo sauce is too thick, add a splash more milk to reach desired consistency.
- Customize toppings with your favorite herbs or additional cheeses like provolone or fontina.
- Use a non-stick muffin tin or spray with cooking spray to help release the dough bowls easily.
- Make ahead by preparing dough bowls and Alfredo sauce; assemble and bake just before serving.
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
