Description
Imagine biting into a warm, melt-in-your-mouth puff pastry parcel, bursting with creamy, cheesy chicken alfredo filling. These Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Puffs are the ultimate comfort food appetizer or light meal, perfect for impressing guests or simply treating yourself to something incredibly delicious. They’re a delightful twist on classic alfredo, offering all that beloved flavor in a convenient, bite-sized package. These golden, flaky pastries encase a rich, savory chicken and Alfredo sauce mixture, creating an irresistible treat that’s both elegant and utterly comforting.
Ingredients
1 can Pillsbury classic pizza crust 12.4 oz can
2 cups rotisserie chicken, diced
2.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Alfredo Sauce
1 stick (8 tbsp) butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
2.5 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1–2 tsp red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Parmesan Butter
6 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup grated parmesan
red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Alfredo Sauce
1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium low heat. Add garlic and saut for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Slowly pour in the cream while whisking to combine. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add parmesan cheese to the cream and whisk it in until melted and blended. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to your liking.
Pizza Puffs
1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (or 400 degrees for thin crust).
2. In a small bowl, combine 6 tablespoons of butter and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Heat in the microwave until partially melted.
3. Brush the garlic butter into the muffin pan cups, making sure each one is well greased. Add the rest of the ingredients to the remaining garlic butter: parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
4. Roll out the pizza dough to a 10×15 rectangle. Cut out 12 equal circles using a glass lid.
5. Press the dough circles into each muffin cup, pushing them up the sides.
6. Place a thin layer of shredded mozzarella at the bottom of each cup.
7. Add a spoonful of diced chicken on top of the cheese.
8. Finish each puff with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese to cover the tops.
9. Bake for 10-14 minutes, turning the pan halfway through.
10. Reheat the leftover garlic parmesan butter until partially melted. Brush the tops of the baked puffs with the butter.
11. Serve with the warm alfredo sauce.
Notes
Don’t Overwork the Dough: Handle the puff pastry as little as possible to maintain its delicate layers and ensure a good puff.
Proper Sealing: Pinch the edges of the pastry firmly to prevent the creamy filling from leaking out during baking.
Even Baking: Ensure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature for consistent results. If your oven tends to bake unevenly, rotating the baking sheet halfway through can help.
Watch Carefully: Puff pastry can go from perfectly golden to slightly too dark very quickly, so keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American