Description
This French Bread Chicken Alfredo Pizza combines the crispy texture of fresh French bread with creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s an easy and delicious twist on traditional pizza, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 Loaf French Bread
Toppings
- 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 a flat surface suitable for adding the pizza toppings.
- Spread Alfredo Sauce: Evenly spread a generous layer of Alfredo sauce over the cut sides of the French bread, which will infuse flavor into every bite.
- Add Toppings: Distribute the fresh spinach, sliced purple onion, and cooked chicken breasts evenly over the Alfredo sauce to ensure a balanced mix of flavors and textures.
- Top with Cheese: Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese or Italian blend cheese over all the toppings to create a melted, gooey layer once baked.
- Season: Optionally, sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the assembled pizza to add a subtle spicy note.
- Bake: Place the French bread pizzas on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil for Crispiness: For a golden, crispy cheese topping, switch the oven to broil and broil the pizza for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breasts such as leftover grilled or baked chicken for quick assembly.
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some garlic powder or Italian seasoning before baking.
- If you prefer a spicier pizza, add red pepper flakes along with the black pepper.
- Keep an eye during broiling as cheese can burn quickly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or toaster oven for best texture.
