Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Chicken Alfredo Pizza:

1 large pizza crust (homemade recipe below)

2 cups cooked or grilled chicken, shredded or cut into small pieces

1 1/2 - 2 cups Alfredo Sauce (homemade recipe below)

1 1/2 -2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 tbsp chopped green onions

1/4 cup sliced mushrooms(optional)

Spread at least half of the Alfredo sauce onto the pizza crust. Sprinkle shredded chicken evenly over sauce layer then pour remaining sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese then sprinkle with bacon, mushrooms and green onions. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 14-16 minutes or until cheese and crust are nicely golden. Cut into slices and serve warm.

Crust:

1 cup water

1/3 cup oil

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp yeast

2 cups flour, divided

Pre-heat oven to 350 or 375. Place the first 5 ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk. Add 1 cup flour. Mix well; gradually add remaining flour about 1/4 cup at a time. Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover with a tea towel and let rise until doubled. Put dough onto a lightly greased counter top. Roll or stretch gently with hands into the shape of your pan .Place dough onto a greased 15 " pizza pan or a 11 x 18 cookie sheet. Pre-bake the  crust for about 8 minutes.

Alfredo Sauce:

2 tbsp butter

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp onion powder

1 tbsp flour

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp milk

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp chicken soup base

salt & pepper to taste

Melt butter along with the garlic and onion powder in a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. While whisking vigorously, slowly pour in cream and milk. Bring to a gentle bubble stirring constantly. Allow mixture to gently boil for 20 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add in Parmesan cheese. Season with chicken soup base and salt & pepper to taste. Return to warm heat and stir occasionally until ready to use.