Description
Culinary magic happens when classic chicken alfredo gets reinvented as crispy, cheesy puffs. Golden pastry shells filled with creamy chicken deliver a delightful twist you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, diced
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can Pillsbury classic pizza crust (12.4 ounces / 351.5 grams)
- 8 strips bacon, cooked crispy
Sauce and Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a velvety Alfredo sauce by gently melting butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Introduce minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, about 1 minute. Gradually stream in cream while whisking continuously. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, then incorporate parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the oven by preheating to 425°F. Create a flavorful garlic butter by melting butter with minced garlic in the microwave. Generously brush the garlic butter inside a muffin pan, coating bottom and sides. Mix remaining garlic butter with parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Roll out pizza dough into a rectangular shape, then cut into 12 equal circles. Carefully press each dough circle into muffin cups, ensuring they climb up the sides.
- Construct the puffs by layering shredded mozzarella at the base of each dough cup. Add a spoonful of diced chicken, followed by a dollop of prepared Alfredo sauce. Sprinkle crispy bacon pieces over the sauce. Top generously with additional mozzarella cheese. Transfer the muffin pan to the preheated oven and bake for 10-14 minutes, rotating halfway through for even browning.
- Once baked, reheat the reserved garlic parmesan butter and delicately brush over the golden puffs. Plate the warm chicken Alfredo puffs immediately, accompanied by extra Alfredo sauce for dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Customize Protein Options swap chicken with shredded turkey, crispy tofu, or plant-based chicken alternatives for diverse dietary preferences.
- Control Spice Levels adjust red pepper flakes quantity to match personal heat tolerance, ensuring comfort for all taste buds.
- Prep Ahead Strategy prepare alfredo sauce and chicken filling hours earlier, streamlining assembly and reducing cooking stress.
- Gluten-Free Modification use gluten-free pizza dough or almond flour-based dough to accommodate wheat-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg