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Pizza – Chicken Spinach Alfredo
This Chicken Spinach Alfredo Pizza brings together the comfort of creamy Alfredo sauce with the freshness of baby spinach, sweet grape tomatoes, and grilled chicken. A crisp, golden crust carries a rich Parmesan-infused cream sauce, creating a perfect base for the vibrant toppings. Grilling the chicken adds smoky depth, while mozzarella melts into a velvety layer that ties everything together. Finished with a handful of fresh spinach, this pizza is hearty yet bright—a farmhouse favorite at RizzieFarms for weeknight dinners and weekend gatherings alike.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 (3/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Pizza
- 1 (16 oz) ball pizza dough, store-bought
- 2 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (red and yellow)
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- Olive oil, for brushing crust
- Flour, for work surface
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F and position racks in the middle. Place a pizza stone inside to heat as you prepare the sauce and toppings.
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Preheat a grill. Season **1 (3/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast** with **kosher salt** and **black pepper**. Grill until cooked through, 10–12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, dice the chicken, and set aside.
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Prepare the Alfredo sauce: Melt **2 tbsp butter** in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add **1 minced garlic clove** and **1 tsp red pepper flakes**, sautéing until fragrant. Stir in **1 tbsp all-purpose flour** and cook until light blonde. Whisk in **1 cup heavy cream**, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in **1/4 cup grated Parmesan** and season with **salt and pepper**.
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Flour your work surface and roll out **1 (16 oz) ball pizza dough** into a 13-inch round. Carefully remove the preheated pizza stone from the oven and lay the dough on top.
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Ladle the prepared Alfredo sauce over the dough, spreading evenly. Top with **2 cups baby spinach**, **1 cup grape tomatoes**, the diced grilled chicken, and **1 cup grated mozzarella**.
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Brush the crust edge with **olive oil** and season with **salt and pepper**. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the crust is crisp and golden.
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Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with an additional handful of **fresh baby spinach**. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle the pizza with freshly grated Parmesan before baking.
- If you prefer a thinner crust, divide the dough in half and roll thinner—reduce baking time slightly.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or roasted red peppers for additional toppings.