Description
This French Bread Chicken Alfredo Pizza is an easy and delicious twist on traditional pizza, using a crispy French bread base topped with creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, fresh spinach, purple onions, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner in about 25 minutes and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 Loaf French Bread
- 2 Cups Cooked & Sliced Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 Cup Purple Onion, sliced
- 1 Jar Alfredo Pasta Sauce (approximately 15 oz)
- 1 16 oz. Package Mozzarella Cheese or Italian Blend Cheese
- Fresh Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice French Bread: Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two flat surfaces for layering your pizza toppings.
- Spread Alfredo Sauce: Evenly spread a generous layer of Alfredo pasta sauce on each cut side of the French bread, ensuring full coverage for rich flavor in every bite.
- Add Toppings: Layer the fresh spinach, sliced purple onion, and cooked sliced chicken breasts evenly over the Alfredo sauce to distribute a variety of flavors and textures throughout the pizza.
- Top with Cheese: Generously sprinkle mozzarella or Italian blend cheese over all the toppings to create a creamy, melty cheese layer when baked.
- Season: Optionally sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the assembled pizza to add a subtle hint of spice.
- Bake: Place the prepared French bread pizzas on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil for Crispiness: Switch the oven to broil and broil the pizza for 1-2 minutes to achieve a golden and crispy cheese topping. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Notes
- Use day-old French bread for a firmer crust that holds toppings better.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with cooked shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust cheese type and quantity based on preference; a blend of mozzarella and parmesan works well.
- Keep a close eye during broiling as cheese can burn quickly.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven for best results.
