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Creamy Alfredo Chicken Pizza
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Creamy Alfredo Chicken Pizza
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Creamy Alfredo Chicken Pizza

A delicious homemade pizza featuring a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce, tender seasoned chicken pieces, and sautéed mushrooms, all topped with gooey mozzarella cheese on a fluffy crust. This recipe brings together classic Italian flavors with a satisfying twist, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Pizza Dough Rising
Pizza Dough Rising

Recipe Information

30m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
2h 35m
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
Italian
Arabic
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
25g
Protein
35g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Chicken and Mushrooms Cooked
Chicken and Mushrooms Cooked

Ingredients

  • Warm Water
    (For the dough)

    2 cups
  • Sugar
    (For the dough)

    1 tablespoon
  • Instant Yeast
    (For the dough)

    1 teaspoon
  • Olive Oil
    (For the dough)

    1 cup
  • All-Purpose Flour
    (For the dough)

    5 cups
  • Salt
    (For the dough)

    1 pinch
  • Chicken Breasts
    (Cut into small pieces)

    2 medium
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Black Pepper

    to taste
  • Onion Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Paprika

    1 teaspoon
  • Italian Herbs

    1 teaspoon
  • Mushrooms
    (Sliced, sautéed)

    1 cup
  • Butter
    (For Alfredo sauce)

    2 tablespoons
  • Olive Oil
    (For Alfredo sauce)

    1 tablespoon
  • Onion
    (Finely chopped, for Alfredo sauce)

    1 small
  • Garlic
    (Minced, for Alfredo sauce)

    3 cloves
  • Cooking Cream
    (For Alfredo sauce)

    1 cup
  • Savory Cream Cheese
    (Spreadable, for Alfredo sauce)

    1 cup
  • Parmesan Cheese
    (Grated, for Alfredo sauce)

    1 cup
  • Nutmeg
    (For Alfredo sauce)

    1 pinch
  • Mozzarella Cheese
    (Shredded, for topping)

    1.5 cups
  • Liquid Milk
    (For brushing crust)

    2 tablespoons
  • Sugar
    (For brushing crust)

    1 pinch
Servings: 8
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Alfredo Sauce
Alfredo Sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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    In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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    Ensure water is warm (105-115°F or 40-46°C) to activate the yeast.
  • 2

    Add olive oil, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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    Add olive oil, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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    Kneading develops the gluten, resulting in a chewier crust.
  • 3

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
    1h 30m

    A warm oven (turned off) or a sunny spot can help the dough rise faster.
  • 4

    While the dough rises, prepare the chicken. Cut chicken breasts into small pieces, then season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian herbs.
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    While the dough rises, prepare the chicken. Cut chicken breasts into small pieces, then season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian herbs.
    5m

    Ensure chicken pieces are small for even cooking and easy distribution on the pizza.
  • 5

    Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan.
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    Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan.
    7m

    Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary for better browning.
  • 6

    In the same pan, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are tender and lightly browned. Set aside with the chicken.
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    In the same pan, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are tender and lightly browned. Set aside with the chicken.
    5m

    Cooking mushrooms in the same pan as chicken absorbs extra flavor.
  • 7

    For the Alfredo sauce, melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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    For the Alfredo sauce, melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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    Cook onions until translucent for a smoother sauce base.
  • 8

    Add minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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    Add minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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    Garlic burns quickly; add it after onions are almost done.
  • 9

    Stir in the cooking cream, savory cream cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
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    Stir in the cooking cream, savory cream cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
    5m

    Keep heat medium-low to prevent the sauce from scorching. Whisking ensures a lump-free sauce.
  • 10

    Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (as per instructions: 'على اعلى درجة من تحت' - highest temperature from below).
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    Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (as per instructions: 'على اعلى درجة من تحت' - highest temperature from below).
    15m

    A very hot oven ensures a crispy crust. If you have a pizza stone, preheat it with the oven.
  • 11

    Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large circle on a lightly floured surface or directly on a pizza pan.
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    Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large circle on a lightly floured surface or directly on a pizza pan.
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    If the dough is too springy, let it rest for 5 minutes before continuing to roll.
  • 12

    Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Don't overload with sauce to avoid a soggy crust.
  • 13

    Distribute the cooked chicken pieces and sautéed mushrooms over the sauce, then sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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    Distribute the cooked chicken pieces and sautéed mushrooms over the sauce, then sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
    3m

    Ensure toppings are evenly spread for a balanced bite.
  • 14

    In a small bowl, mix liquid milk with a pinch of sugar. Brush this mixture lightly onto the pizza crust.
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    In a small bowl, mix liquid milk with a pinch of sugar. Brush this mixture lightly onto the pizza crust.
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    This brushing mixture gives the crust a golden-brown finish.
  • 15

    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
    15m

    Monitor closely, as baking times can vary significantly between ovens.
  • 16

    Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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    Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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    Letting the pizza rest helps the cheese set, preventing toppings from sliding off.
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