Pizza Pizza

Homemade Chicken Alfredo Pizza

I did not love the steps and the amounts of ingredients given, but it turned out to be my husbands favorite pizza ever! I thought there was too much of some things but I made it work.

1 pkg (1/4 oz) quick-rise yeast

1 cup warm water

1 tsp sugar

1-1/2 tsp salt, divided

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 TBSP cornmeal

1 TBSP olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 TBSP butter

1 tsp dried parsley flakes

1/4 tsp pepper

4-1/2 tsp all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups 2% milk

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts

2 large tomatoes, chopped

2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach

4 cups (16 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, 1/2 tsp salt and 2-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).

2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic; about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

3. Sprinkle cornmeal over huge or 2 small pizza pans coated with cooking spray. On a floured surface, roll into a circle. Transfer to prepared pan(s). Build up edges slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork; brush with oil. Bake at 425 degrees for 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

4. In a small saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the parsley, pepper and remaining salt. Combine flour and milk until smooth. Stir into pan. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.

5. Spread over crust(s) (I thought there was too much sauce so I didn't use it all); top with chicken, tomatoes, spinach, cheeses and Italian seasoning. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until crust(s) are lightly browned and cheeses are melted.