Alfredo sauce was invented in 1914 Rome as bland food for a pregnant wife—now it's America's favorite pizza topping.
High Protein Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Dive into our High Protein Chicken Alfredo Pizza, where creamy Alfredo sauce meets tender, grilled chicken for a mouthwatering experience! Packed with over 100 grams of protein, this delicious dish features a homemade whole wheat crust and a sprinkle of fresh spinach for an extra nutrient boost. Satisfy your cravings without the guilt—this pizza is a game-changer!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1/2 Diced Medium White Onion
- 1/2 Sliced Medium White Onion
- Parsley Flakesoptional
- Italian Seasoning, Salt & Garlic Powder
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 120g Cooked & Diced Chicken Breast (0.26 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 65g Light / Low Fat Cheese (Brand: Bega 50% Less Fat Grated Cheese) (2.29 oz)
- 180g Low Fat Cottage Cheese (6.35 oz)
- 80ml Fat Free Evaporated Milk (Brand: carnation - can be substituted for low fat milk) (2.7 fl oz)low fat milk
- 12g Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (0.42 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1.5 Tsp Baking Powder (7.5 ml)
- 100g Plain Flour (Brand: Vetta Smart Plain Flour - any flour will work) (0.8 cup)
📦Other(1)
- 120g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt (4.24 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix together flour, yogurt, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder and baking powder until you get a crumbly texture, then knead it to form a dough ball.
- 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out slowly and gently, then roll the edges over to form a crust. Bake it in the oven to let it slightly crisp up.
- 3
In a blender, add low-fat cottage cheese, fat-free milk, grated parmesan and Italian seasoning, then blend until smooth.
- 4
In a pan on low heat, add diced onion, then add the protein Alfredo sauce and mix until it thickens.
- 5
Spread the sauce on the base, then add low-fat cheese, cooked chicken, more onion, Italian seasoning and bake again.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Knead your yogurt-flour dough for exactly 3-4 minutes until smooth because over-kneading develops too much gluten, making the crust tough instead of tender.technique3-4 minutes
- ✓Pre-bake your pizza crust at 425°F for 8-10 minutes until just set but not browned, preventing a soggy bottom when you add the wet Alfredo sauce.timing425°F, 8-10 minutes
- ✓Blend cottage cheese for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth because any remaining curds will create a grainy Alfredo sauce texture.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Heat your cottage cheese Alfredo sauce to exactly 165°F while stirring constantly because higher temps cause proteins to seize and separate.timing165°F
- ✓Pat cooked chicken completely dry with paper towels before adding to pizza because excess moisture creates steam that makes cheese rubbery and prevents proper browning.ingredient
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Alfredo sauce was invented in 1914 Rome as bland food for a pregnant wife—now it's America's favorite pizza topping.
High Protein Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Dive into our High Protein Chicken Alfredo Pizza, where creamy Alfredo sauce meets tender, grilled chicken for a mouthwatering experience! Packed with over 100 grams of protein, this delicious dish features a homemade whole wheat crust and a sprinkle of fresh spinach for an extra nutrient boost. Satisfy your cravings without the guilt—this pizza is a game-changer!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1/2 Diced Medium White Onion
- 1/2 Sliced Medium White Onion
- Parsley Flakesoptional
- Italian Seasoning, Salt & Garlic Powder
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 120g Cooked & Diced Chicken Breast (0.26 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 65g Light / Low Fat Cheese (Brand: Bega 50% Less Fat Grated Cheese) (2.29 oz)
- 180g Low Fat Cottage Cheese (6.35 oz)
- 80ml Fat Free Evaporated Milk (Brand: carnation - can be substituted for low fat milk) (2.7 fl oz)low fat milk
- 12g Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (0.42 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1.5 Tsp Baking Powder (7.5 ml)
- 100g Plain Flour (Brand: Vetta Smart Plain Flour - any flour will work) (0.8 cup)
📦Other(1)
- 120g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt (4.24 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix together flour, yogurt, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder and baking powder until you get a crumbly texture, then knead it to form a dough ball.
- 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out slowly and gently, then roll the edges over to form a crust. Bake it in the oven to let it slightly crisp up.
- 3
In a blender, add low-fat cottage cheese, fat-free milk, grated parmesan and Italian seasoning, then blend until smooth.
- 4
In a pan on low heat, add diced onion, then add the protein Alfredo sauce and mix until it thickens.
- 5
Spread the sauce on the base, then add low-fat cheese, cooked chicken, more onion, Italian seasoning and bake again.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Knead your yogurt-flour dough for exactly 3-4 minutes until smooth because over-kneading develops too much gluten, making the crust tough instead of tender.technique3-4 minutes
- ✓Pre-bake your pizza crust at 425°F for 8-10 minutes until just set but not browned, preventing a soggy bottom when you add the wet Alfredo sauce.timing425°F, 8-10 minutes
- ✓Blend cottage cheese for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth because any remaining curds will create a grainy Alfredo sauce texture.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Heat your cottage cheese Alfredo sauce to exactly 165°F while stirring constantly because higher temps cause proteins to seize and separate.timing165°F
- ✓Pat cooked chicken completely dry with paper towels before adding to pizza because excess moisture creates steam that makes cheese rubbery and prevents proper browning.ingredient