Chicken Alfredo Pizza

I saw this recipe on Food Network and really wanted to try it. I think this is the first recipe I’ve made that I’ve watched on Food Network so I was really excited to try it. The recipe calls for grape tomatoes but Sean and I didn't like them on this pizza. Next time I will just use regular tomatoes. So here is my version of the recipe:

1 (3/4 lb)  boneless skinless chicken breast
Salt and pepper
2 T butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T flour
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 Pillsbury pizza crust
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup mozzarella
6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled


1. Flour your work surface and roll the pizza dough into a 13-inch diameter. Cook pizza crust at 375F for about 15 minutes, until slightly golden but not all the way cooked.
2. In the meantime, preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and dice. Set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the flour and cook until light blonde in color. Whisk in the cream, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and season lightly with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Ladle the sauce to cover the bottom of the pizza. Evenly top with the baby spinach, tomatoes, grilled chicken, bacon and the mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted. Slice and serve.

Overall, this pizza was delicious. We LOVED the sauce and I want to try using it over pasta. YUM!! Tip: ALWAYS cook pizza dough first before adding toppings. Mine always turns out doughy in the middle and burned on the edges.