Description
These Chicken Alfredo Crazy Puffs are a fun, homemade take on the Little Caesars favorite! Stuffed with creamy homemade alfredo sauce, tender rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey mozzarella, these golden brown bites are finished with a rich garlic parmesan butter. Perfect for appetizers, game nights, or a quick meal.
Ingredients
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Pizza Puffs:
- 1 can Pillsbury classic pizza crust (12.4 oz)
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, diced
- 8 strips bacon, cooked crispy
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 stick (8 tbsp) butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Parmesan Butter:
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Make the Alfredo Sauce:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Slowly pour in the cream, whisking to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in parmesan cheese and continue simmering for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
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Prepare the Pizza Puffs:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (400°F for thin crust).
- In a small bowl, melt butter with minced garlic in the microwave.
- Brush garlic butter onto the bottom and sides of a muffin pan.
- Stir in parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes to the remaining garlic butter.
- Roll out pizza dough to a 10×15-inch rectangle and cut into 12 equal circles.
- Press dough circles into each muffin cup, working them up the sides.
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Assemble & Bake:
- Layer shredded mozzarella at the bottom of each dough cup.
- Add a spoonful of diced chicken, a dollop of alfredo sauce, and crispy bacon pieces.
- Top each with a generous layer of mozzarella.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, turning the pan halfway through.
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Finish & Serve:
- Reheat garlic parmesan butter and brush over the tops of the baked puffs.
- Serve warm with extra alfredo sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Alfredo sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. No reheating needed before use.
- Be sure to mince enough garlic for both the alfredo sauce and butter topping.
- If using Pillsbury thin pizza crust, bake at 400°F for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza puff
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg