Description
A creamy, indulgent pizza topped with crispy bacon, tender chicken, and rich Alfredo sauce, finished with gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner or pizza night, this pizza features a golden, buttery crust and optional garlic butter twists for extra flavor.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for one 12-inch pizza):
For the Pizza Dough:
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 teaspoon sugar
¾ cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Alfredo Sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
6–8 slices of crispy bacon, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Optional Garlic Butter Crust:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil.
Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
Step 2: Make the Alfredo Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
Add parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
Roll dough into a 12-inch circle and place on a greased pizza pan or baking sheet.
Spread Alfredo sauce evenly over the crust.
Top with chicken, bacon, and mozzarella. Sprinkle parmesan over the top.
Step 4: Bake
Bake 12–15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Optional: Brush crust with garlic butter and sprinkle parsley.
Step 5: Serve
Let pizza cool 2–3 minutes, slice, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Extra Crispy Bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet before adding to pizza for maximum crunch.
- Make Ahead: Dough can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Twist Version: Try garlic butter bacon Alfredo pizza twists using pizza dough strips with sauce and toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Pizza / Main Course
- Method: Baked / Homemade
- Cuisine: Italian-American