Description
Chicken Alfredo Pizza Bowls combine the comforting flavors of creamy Alfredo pasta with the fun twist of an edible pizza dough bowl. Featuring tender seasoned chicken breasts, a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, this recipe transforms a favorite pasta dish into a perfect gameday appetizer with edible bowls to savor every bite.
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
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Pizza Dough Bowls
- 16 oz pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 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: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasonings, kosher salt, and black pepper. Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with this spice blend. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until fully cooked through and golden on the outside, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough Bowls: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pizza dough and cut into 12 equal portions. Press each portion into a muffin tin cup or bowl mold to form individual dough bowls. Brush the inside of each dough bowl generously with 2 tablespoons olive oil mixed with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add softened cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Slowly whisk in ½ cup milk until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Assemble the Pizza Bowls: Remove the baked dough bowls from the oven. Sprinkle each bowl with shredded mozzarella cheese and the sliced cooked chicken. Pour a generous amount of Alfredo sauce over the chicken and cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza bowls from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh basil on top for a fresh burst of flavor. Let cool slightly before serving to enjoy the creamy, cheesy filling in the crisp edible dough bowls.
Notes
- Use store-bought pizza dough for a quick and easy preparation or make your own for a homemade touch.
- Adjust the seasoning in the Alfredo sauce to your taste, adding more garlic or Parmesan if preferred.
- Fresh basil adds a bright contrast; alternatively, you can use dried basil if fresh is unavailable.
- These pizza bowls can be customized with additional toppings like mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Make sure not to overfill the dough bowls to prevent spills during baking.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture, but leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
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
