Description
Little Caesars’ chicken alfredo crazy puffs blend creamy pasta magic with crispy pizza dough perfection. Savory chicken and rich alfredo sauce wrap inside golden, flaky pockets that deliver comfort and flavor in every irresistible bite you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Puffs Base
- 1 can Pillsbury classic pizza crust (12.4 ounces / 351.5 grams)
- 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 strips crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons / 113 grams) butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Parmesan Butter
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the velvety alfredo sauce by melting butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Introduce minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, approximately 1 minute. Gradually stream heavy cream while whisking, allowing the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes. Incorporate parmesan cheese, continuing to simmer until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reserve the sauce.
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Melt butter with garlic in a microwave-safe bowl. Generously coat each muffin cup with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transform the remaining melted garlic butter by blending in parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly and set aside for post-baking application.
- On a floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 10-15 inch rectangle. Use a round cutter to create 12 uniform circles. Carefully press each dough circle into muffin cups, extending the dough up the sides to form perfect vessels.
- Layer the flavor foundations: sprinkle mozzarella cheese at the base of each dough cup. Add diced rotisserie chicken, followed by a generous dollop of alfredo sauce. Scatter crumbled bacon pieces across the surface. Crown with an additional layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Position the muffin pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 10-14 minutes until the dough edges turn golden and cheese becomes effervescent. Midway through cooking, rotate the pan to ensure uniform browning.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, lavishly brush the puffs with the reserved garlic parmesan butter mixture. Allow a brief 2-3 minute cooling period before carefully extracting from the muffin pan. Serve while warm, accompanied by extra alfredo sauce for dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Sauce Consistency Matters carefully simmer the alfredo sauce to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, creamy texture that coats ingredients perfectly.
- Cheese Selection opt for freshly grated parmesan for maximum flavor and better melting compared to pre-packaged varieties.
- Dough Handling roll pizza dough gently to avoid tough puffs, ensuring a light and flaky texture by minimizing gluten development.
- Temperature Control bake at the specified temperature to achieve golden-brown edges and fully melted, bubbling cheese without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 745
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg