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Deep Dish Chicken Alfredo Pizza

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Years ago, Olive Garden had a pizza on their menu that included Alfredo sauce and chicken. I never ate it, but my mother did at some point. And then it was removed from the menu. I think it makes a reappearance from time to time, though. Mom told me several times how much she liked the dish so I decided to try recreating it. OH. MY. WORD. It is delicious!

To make this, start with the dough. You can use my pizza dough recipe if you don’t have one you like. Roll that out, and it will go into a deep dish pan. You can cook it in a cast iron skillet, or use the Pampered Chef’s round deep dish baker. A pie plate is not big enough.

Then, because I love roasted vegetables in this pizza, I oven roast some veggies to go in it. I usually will meal plan and make the veggies as a side the night before. This way I can make extra for the pizza and save time.

While the dough is rising, make homemade Garlic Alfredo Sauce and set aside to cool.

And finally, dice the chicken. The chicken is optional. Use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store or cook a chicken breast and chop it up.

Lastly, I like to put fresh mozzarella pieces on top. (Not the shredded stuff; get the ball of mozzarella and cut or tear it into pieces). Sometimes I will put a little Parmesan on top, too.

That’s it. Just assemble and bake! You can change up what veggies or protein you put in there. Sometimes I will brush the edges of the crust with garlic butter or sprinkle fresh or dried herbs on top.

To assemble, roll out the pizza dough and put in your pan and up the sides. Lightly brush with olive oil. Layer the vegetables and chicken in the bottom of the crust. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the veggies and chicken, enough to coat but not where they are swimming in it! Top with sliced mozzarella and sprinkle with freshly shaved Parmesan. Then bake!

Deep Dish Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Deep Dish Chicken Alfredo Pizza

  • Servings: 6-8
  • Difficulty: medium
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Ingredients

  • 1 pizza dough, store bought or homemade
  • 1 cup garlic Alfredo sauce
  • 1-2 cups roasted vegetables
  • 1 cup diced chicken
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil for brushing crust
  • optional: fresh garlic, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, fresh or dried herbs like basil or Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. If making your own dough, prepare dough and set aside to rise. If using a store bought crust, set it aside to come to room temperature.
  2. While dough is rising or resting, prepare roasted vegetables and homemade Alfredo sauce. Set aside.
  3. Prepare diced chicken and set aside.
  4. Roll dough out and place deep dish pizza pan or cast iron skillet. Brush bottom and sides with olive oil. Sprinkle with fresh garlic or garlic powder.
  5. Sprinkle roasted vegetables in bottom of crust.
  6. Sprinkle cooked diced chicken in bottom of crust.
  7. Pour Alfredo sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Lay sliced mozzarella over the top of the chicken, vegetables, and sauce.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh shaved Parmesan and optional herbs, such as basil, parsley, or red pepper flakes.
  10. Bake in 425 degree F oven for approximately 30-40 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  11. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting.

Ree Oxford
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