Chicken Alfredo Bacon & Avocado Pizza
The classic cheesy chicken alfredo pizza gets a fun twist with a quick homemade sauce, crispy bacon and fresh avocado!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large pizza crust , (homemade or store bought)
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 3 strips bacon, cooked til crispy and crumbled
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to ½ inch thickness
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic , (may sub garlic powder)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup whole milk, OR half and half
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Spray a nonstick skillet or pan with cooking spray. Cook chicken over medium high heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Chop into bite size pieces.
- In a medium sauce pan melt butter with garlic and sauté over medium heat about 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Add flour and stir until mixture comes together in a clump. Slowly whisk in heavy cream and milk until smooth. Add 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese and stir until creamy and thick.
- Spread sauce onto pizza crust. Top with mozzarella and remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Add chicken, avocado slices, and bacon. Bake at 375 for about 10 minutes cheese is melty.
Notes
Flavor option: leave out the avocado and serve with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 743 kcal, Carbohydrates: 59 g, Protein: 38 g, Fat: 40 g, Saturated Fat: 20 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 130 mg, Sodium: 1128 mg, Potassium: 599 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 1063 IU, Vitamin C: 6 mg, Calcium: 529 mg, Iron: 4 mg