Today’s Chicken Alfredo Pizza happens to be a family favorite!
It is one of those easy dinners we make when we want something different than regular pizza night, but we still need it to be simple. It has a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, lots of melty mozzarella, and it’s piled with chicken and spinach, plus bacon if we’re feeling extra.
The best part is the sauce comes together fast on the stove and makes the whole pizza taste restaurant-style at home. Serve it with premade pizza dough or Homemade Pizza Dough, but bake it hot and fast, slice it up, and dinner is done.
For more pizza recipes try our Artichoke Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Margherita Pizza and Taco Pizza.
Why you’ll love it + Why it works:
- Staple ingredients. Budget friendly pantry ingredients and leftover chicken work great.
- Hearty. Chicken and spinach make it hearty and family-friendly.
- Cream + butter + cream cheese = silky sauce. These melt together into a rich Alfredo base that spreads easily.
- Hot oven = better pizza texture. Baking at 450°F helps the crust crisp while the cheese melts quickly.
Chicken Alfredo Pizza Ingredients
- Pizza crust: The sturdy base that bakes crisp on the bottom and holds all that creamy, cheesy topping.
- Heavy whipping cream (1/3 cup): Gives the Alfredo its rich, silky body so it spreads beautifully over the crust.
- Butter (1.5 tablespoons): Adds flavor and helps emulsify the sauce for a smooth, glossy finish.
- Cream cheese (2 teaspoons): Stabilizes the sauce so it stays creamy in the oven and adds tangy richness.
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (2 tablespoons): Salty, nutty bite that deepens the Alfredo flavor and helps it thicken.
- Garlic powder (dash): Quick garlic flavor that perfumes the sauce without chopping cloves.
- Mozzarella cheese (2 cups): Melts into stretchy goodness for that classic pizza pull.
- Chicken, cooked and cubed (1 cup): Adds hearty protein and soaks up the garlicky sauce.
- Spinach, chopped (1 cup): Brings color and a fresh note that balances the richness.
- Cooked Bacon, optional: A smoky, savory accent that pairs deliciously with creamy Alfredo.
How to Make Alfredo Pizza
SAUCE. Make white Alfredo sauce by combining butter, heavy cream and cream cheese in a sauce pan. Simmer until melted and mix well.
Add Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer for 15-20 minutes on low.
MAKE THE PIZZA. Top pizza with sauce, Mozzarella cheese, chicken strips, chopped spinach and bacon.
BAKE. Bake at 450 for 8-10 minutes.
NOTE: If making pizza dough fresh, cook at 500 for 5 minutes, then top with sauce and toppings and bake an additional 8-10 minutes.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Par bake the crust for 3 to 5 minutes if it is soft or homemade, this helps prevent a soggy center.
- Simmer the Alfredo gently, keep it low so the dairy stays smooth and does not split.
- Dry the spinach, pat with a towel to remove moisture so the pizza bakes crisp.
- Use cooked leftovers, rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken makes this extra fast.
- Change it up by using some of these ingredients: fresh basil, red pepper flakes, sweet Italian sausage, fresh thyme, onions, tomatoes, bacon.
Chicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- pizza crust
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- dash garlic powder
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chicken, cooked and cubed
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- cooked bacon crumbles, optional
Instructions
- Make white Alfredo sauce by combining butter, heavy cream and cream cheese in a sauce pan. Simmer until melted and mix well.
- Add Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer for 15-20 minutes on low.
- Top pizza with sauce, Mozzarella cheese, chicken strips, chopped spinach and bacon.
- Bake at 450°F for 8-10 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
After you have rolled out your dough then you will want to par-bake it. To do this just put it in the oven on a baking sheet at 500 degrees and cook for 5 minutes then take it out to cool. Once the dough has cooled completely, add sauce and toppings as desired.
Then freeze the pizza on a baking sheet for 2-3 hours, once it is frozen then wrap it in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
When you are ready to bake your frozen pizza, unwrap it and bake it, still frozen, in the oven at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the crust is brown.
Leftovers will last in the fridge for 3-4 days if stored properly. STORE them in an airtight container or Ziplock bag. To REHEAT, put in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until hot or reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes.
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This recipe was originally shared March, 2015.
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Looking forward to more posts like this. The examples made it more relatable. This is exactly what I needed today.
I’m so glad to hear that and I’m happy the post was helpful for you!
Looks absolutely divine.
I have a variety of different sizes of pans that I use; but didn’t see anywhere on what size pizza pan you used.
How would you cook the chicken for this recipe? Thanks!
You can cook however you prefer — you could bake, pan fry, grill, boil. You could even use a rotisserie chicken and just cut it into cubes. Here’s an easy way to bake chicken in the oven (I tend to use this method a lot when using cooked chicken in recipes). https://lilluna.com/baked-chicken/
This recipe was perfect for my girlfriend who was craving pizza but doesn’t eat red sauce.
Tasty and magnificient
I made much, much, very, very much needed,
husband points making this for my wife, THANK YOU!!
You’re welcome! Glad the recipe could earn you some husband points! 🙂
Am I missing something? Where is the recipe for the homemade pizza crust?
This specific post is the recipe for the Alfredo sauce and toppings, but we do link to our homemade pizza crust a few times in the post. Here’s the link for a quick reference: https://lilluna.com/homemade-pizza-dough/
Alfredo and pizza. A good way to get a two of our favorites in one.