Description
Delicious Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Pizza combines crispy garlic bread with creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, tender rotisserie chicken, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy dinner, this recipe offers rich flavors and satisfying textures baked together to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Garlic Bread Base
- 1 loaf store-bought garlic bread
Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 1½ cups chopped rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided into 1½ cups and 1½ cups)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pizza.
- Bake Garlic Bread: Place the garlic bread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Add Mozzarella Base: Remove the bread from the oven and evenly spread 1½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the bread. Set aside while preparing the sauce.
- Start Alfredo Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Simmer Cream and Spices: Add heavy cream, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano to the pan, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Temper Egg Yolks: In a small bowl, whisk the 2 egg yolks. Slowly add about ¼ cup of the hot cream mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper them.
- Combine Egg Yolks into Sauce: Pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan, whisking continuously to blend evenly.
- Thicken Sauce: Gently simmer the sauce, stirring frequently until it thickens slightly. Then add the grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.
- Add Lemon Zest: Stir in fresh lemon zest to enhance the sauce with bright citrus notes.
- Prepare Chicken: Chop the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1 to 1½ cups, and spread evenly over the mozzarella-covered bread.
- Add Alfredo Sauce and Cheese: Spoon the creamy Alfredo sauce evenly over the chicken layer, then top with the remaining 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Final Bake: Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, cut into 12 pieces, and serve warm for a satisfying meal or appetizer.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or substitute with cooked leftover chicken.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh parsley or basil after baking.
- Do not skip tempering the egg yolks to prevent curdling in the sauce.
- You can use a store-bought Alfredo sauce as a shortcut, but homemade sauce provides richer taste.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and reheat in an oven or air fryer for best texture.
