Holy moly this Chicken Pizza with Alfredo Sauce is crazy good! Since you're making it from scratch, you'll love knowing all the ingredients that are in it. Forget about ordering in for the night and make your own pizza instead!
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Why This Recipe Works
Did you know you can proof pizza dough in the Instant Pot? It's simple and easy and is a fun way to prepare the bases for your pizza. Today I'm going to show you how to make the best Chicken Pizza with alfredo sauce using the yogurt and saute functions of your Instant Pot.
You'll love this recipe because it's:
- Flavorful: With alfredo sauce this pizza will taste fabulous.
- Non-Greasy: Unlike other pizzas this dough and sauce is not greasy.!
- Delicious: There won't be any leftovers the next day.
📋 Ingredients
Instant Pot Pizza Dough Ingredients
- Warm water (110 degrees F): Provides the liquid component necessary for activating the yeast and helps to bind the dough together.
- Sugar: Feeds the yeast, aiding in the fermentation process and giving the dough a light and airy texture.
- Dry yeast: Acts as a leavening agent, causing the dough to rise and giving it a fluffy consistency.
- All-purpose flour: Serves as the base ingredient for the dough, providing structure and creating a chewy texture.
- Olive oil: Adds moisture to the dough and contributes a subtle flavor, making it more tender and flavorful.
- Salt: Enhances the overall taste of the dough, adding balance and bringing out the flavors of the other ingredients.
Homemade Alfredo Sauce Ingredients
- Butter: Provides creaminess and richness to the sauce, adding a smooth texture and enhancing the flavor.
- Minced garlic: Adds aromatic depth and a savory note to the sauce, enhancing its overall taste.
- Italian seasoning: Adds a blend of herbs and spices, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, that infuse the sauce with an Italian-inspired flavor.
- Salt: Enhances the taste of the sauce, balancing the flavors and adding depth.
- Black pepper: Adds a subtle hint of spiciness and complements the other flavors in the sauce.
- All-purpose flour: Functions as a thickening agent, helping to create a smooth and creamy consistency for the sauce.
- Cream: Provides richness and creaminess to the Alfredo sauce, giving it a velvety texture and a luscious taste.
Chicken Alfredo Pizza Toppings
- Cooked, chopped chicken breast: Adds a protein-rich element to the pizza, providing a savory and satisfying topping.
- Finely chopped spinach: Adds a healthy and vibrant touch to the pizza, providing a burst of freshness and color.
- Cooked, crumbled bacon: Contributes a smoky and salty flavor to the pizza, enhancing its overall taste.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: Creates a cheesy and melty layer on top of the pizza, adding gooey goodness and richness.
- Shredded Parmesan cheese: Provides a nutty and savory flavor to the pizza, complementing the other toppings and adding depth.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Protein & Cheese Alternatives: Consider using turkey or even adding a sprinkle of crispy bacon alongside the chicken for an extra layer of flavor. Experiment with cheese by mixing mozzarella with provolone, fontina, or a dusting of Parmesan to enhance the creamy profile.
- Crust Options: Try a whole wheat or cauliflower crust for a healthier twist. Alternatively, a garlic-infused crust can complement the richness of the Alfredo sauce and elevate the overall flavor.
- Sauce & Topping Enhancements: Customize your Alfredo sauce by incorporating roasted garlic or fresh basil for an aromatic boost. Enhance your pizza further by topping it with spinach, artichokes, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for varied textures and a burst of color.
🔪How To Proof Pizza Dough In The Instant Pot?
I'll now take you step by step on how to make your chicken alfredo pizza.
Step One: Add to a large bowl your warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and mix together. Allow your yeast to proof for about five minutes. After five minutes, add in your flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix together until fully incorporated. Knead with the dough hook for about five minutes on medium speed if using a stand mixer. transfer the dough ball to a lightly floured flat surface and knead for about 10 minutes. Transfer your dough ball to your Instant Pot, lightly oiled on all surfaces your dough will touch.
Step Two: Cover and close your sealing valve. Turn your Instant Pot on to the yogurt setting for 1 hour. (or the keep warm setting) Once the dough has doubled in size, remove from the pot and divide into four sections ready to make 4 bases. After splitting your pizza dough into four sections, roll your dough using a rolling pin. Each pizza base should be around 10 to 11 inches in diameter. Transfer your pizza dough to a cookie sheet, or pizza pan.
🔪How To Make Alfredo Sauce For Your Pizza
Step One: Preheat your oven at 425°F. Turn your Instant pot onto saute mode. Add you butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Whisk together and saute together for about one minute. Add your flour. Whisk well and saute for a further two minutes. Add in your cream, continuously stirring for three minutes. The sauce will start to thicken. Turn off the saute button and pour the alfredo sauce into a glass container ready to place on your pizza.
Step Two: Top your pizza with the homemade Alfredo sauce, smearing evenly and leaving space on the edges for the crust. Add your chicken, spinach, and bacon. Top with your mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Place your Chicken alfredo pizza in the oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown Slice your pizza and serve! Enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- High-Quality Alfredo Sauce: Opt for a premium Alfredo sauce or make your own to ensure a rich, creamy base. A homemade version with cream, butter, garlic, and Parmesan offers freshness and flavor control.
- Pre-Cook and Season Chicken: Sauté, grill, or bake the chicken with herbs like oregano and basil before adding it to the pizza. This enhances flavor and ensures the chicken is perfectly cooked.
- Optimal Cheese Blend: Combine mozzarella with a cheese like provolone or white cheddar for a creamy melt. This blend complements the Alfredo sauce without overpowering it.
- Sauce Quantity Control: Apply Alfredo sauce sparingly to prevent a soggy crust. A light, even layer allows other flavors to shine through.
- Complementary Toppings: Add depth with toppings like sautéed mushrooms or spinach. Finish the baked pizza with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs such as parsley or basil for added flavor and freshness.
💭 FAQs
The texture of the alfredo sauce is creamy and thick. It has a salty flavor and a slightly cheesy taste, too.
Pizza dough uses all-purpose flour. In the UK this type of flour is commonly known as plain flour.
All-purpose flour is perfect for pizza! There are some flours that are also baking flours that work great too and will rise while baking.
If you don’t happen to have the yogurt button on your pressure cooker or instant pot, don’t worry. You can use the keep warm function instead for around one hour and your pizza dough will proof perfectly every time!
Leftover alfredo sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can freeze alfredo sauce for 3-4 months. Frozen sauce should be thawed overnight before use.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite sides to serve with Chicken Pizza With Alfredo Sauce:
- Caesar Salad: A classic Caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons complements the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Mango Salsa: A tropical salsa with ripe mangoes brings a burst of freshness to balance the indulgent pizza.
- Sweet Potato Fries: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside – these sweet potato fries are a delightful, healthier alternative to traditional fries.
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Chicken Pizza With Alfredo Sauce Made From Scratch
Ingredients
Instant Pot Pizza Dough Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups Warm Water 110 degrees F
- 2 Teaspoons Sugar
- 2 ¼ Teaspoons Dry Yeast
- 3 ½ Cups All Purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
Homemade Alfredo Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Cream
Chicken Alfredo Pizza Toppings
- 2 cups Cooked chopped chicken breast (1-2 chicken breasts)
- ½ cup Spinach Chopped
- ¼ cup Crumbled Bacon
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Shredded
Instructions
- Add to a large bowl your warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and mix together.
- Allow your yeast to proof for about five minutes.
- After five minutes, add in your flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix together until fully incorporated.
- Knead with the dough hook for about five minutes on medium speed if using a stand mixer.
- If using your hands, transfer the dough ball to a lightly floured flat surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer your dough ball to your Instant Pot, lightly oiled on all surfaces your dough will touch.
- Cover and close your sealing valve.
- Turn your Instant Pot on to the yogurt setting for 1 hour. It should double in size.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, remove from the pot and divide into four sections ready to make 4 bases.
- If you made a double batch or only want to use half the pizza dough, you can place your pizza dough into an airtight container ready to freeze for another day.
- When ready to cook your pizza, preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Turn your Instant pot onto saute mode. On a pressure cooker this can also be called the browning button.
- Add your butter into the inner pot. Once melted add in your garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Whisk together and allow them to saute together for about one minute.
- Add your flour. Whisk well and saute for a further two minutes.
- Add in your cream, continuously stirring for three minutes. The sauce will start to thicken. Turn off the saute button and pour the alfredo sauce into a glass container ready to place on your pizza.
- After splitting your pizza dough into four sections, roll your dough using a rolling pin.
- Each pizza base should be around 10 to 11 inches in diameter. Transfer your pizza dough to a cookie sheet, or pizza pan.
- Top your pizza with the homemade Alfredo sauce, smearing evenly and leaving space on the edges for the crust.
- Add your chicken, spinach, and bacon. Top with your mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- With your oven preheated to 425°F, place your Chicken alfredo pizza in the oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown
- Slice your pizza and serve! Enjoy!
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