Jerk Chicken Alfredo Pizza with Stuffed Crust

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 2.5 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp butter (implied for sauce base)
• 2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided for sauce and stuffing)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
• Nature’s seasoning (to taste)
• Cajun seasoning (to taste)
• Jerk seasoning (to taste)
• White pepper (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Paprika (to taste)
• Garlic powder (to taste)
• Onion powder (to taste)
• Dried oregano (to taste)
• Dried basil (to taste)
• Red chili flakes (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of warm water, 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Let the mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

2. 2

   Add 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/4 cup of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

3. 3

   Season the diced chicken breast with jerk seasoning, Cajun seasoning, Nature's seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Sauté in a pan over medium-high heat until cooked through and slightly charred. Set aside.

4. 4

   Prepare the Alfredo sauce: In a saucepan, melt a tablespoon of butter and sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Whisk in a handful of Mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese into the cream. Season with white pepper, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red chili flakes. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large circle, slightly larger than your pizza pan.

7. 7

   To create the stuffed crust, place strips or shreds of mozzarella cheese around the perimeter of the dough. Fold the edges of the dough over the cheese and press firmly to seal.

8. 8

   Spread a generous layer of the prepared Alfredo sauce over the center of the dough. Top with more mozzarella cheese and the jerk chicken pieces.

9. 9

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Notes

For the stuffed crust, you can use mozzarella string cheese sticks cut in half lengthwise for an easier assembly. Ensure the dough is sealed tightly so the cheese doesn't leak out during baking.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pizza
• jerk chicken
• alfredo
• stuffed crust
• fusion
• baked
• dinner