Creamy Chicken & Spinach Alfredo Flatbread
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this homemade Chicken & Spinach Alfredo Flatbread, a delightful twist on traditional pizza. This dish features a thin and crispy crust topped with a luxurious Alfredo sauce, tender pieces of grilled chicken, and vibrant spinach, complemented by the sweetness of onions and the briny touch of feta and olives. It's versatile too—feel free to customize the toppings based on what you have in your kitchen. Perfect for a quick dinner or as a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering, this flatbread is not only delicious but also satisfies your cravings for something hearty yet refreshing. Leftovers? They taste just as marvelous the next day, making it an excellent make-ahead option!
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
1 (Homemade or store-bought)
Prepared Alfredo Sauce
1 cup (Store-bought or homemade)
Frozen Chopped Spinach
10 oz (Cooked and drained)
Boneless Chicken Breasts
2-3 (Cooked or grilled, diced)
Sweet Onion
1/2 medium (Thinly sliced)
Black Olives
1/3 cup (Sliced and drained)
Feta Cheese
2-3 tbsp (Crumbled)
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 cups (Shredded)
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup (Grated)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Prepare your pizza dough according to your bread machine settings. For added flavor, mix in garlic powder and your choice of Italian seasonings or basil with the dough ingredients.
3
On a lightly greased cookie sheet, roll out the dough until it's thin and evenly shaped. Prick holes all over the surface to prevent bubbling during baking.
4
Place the rolled-out dough in the preheated oven and prebake for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly set but not browned. Remove from the oven.
5
Evenly spread the prepared Alfredo sauce over the crust, leaving a 1-inch edge around the perimeter.
6
Layer the cooked chicken, drained spinach, sliced onions, olives, and crumbled feta on top of the sauce.
7
Finally, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the toppings.
8
For an extra touch, you can brush some olive oil around the edges of the crust for additional flavor and a golden finish.
9
Return the flatbread to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the bottom is golden brown.
10
Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing for serving.
11
Enjoy this flatbread fresh out of the oven or save some for a scrumptious next-day meal!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creamy Chicken & Spinach Alfredo Flatbread?
It is a rich and creamy twist on traditional pizza featuring a thin and crispy crust topped with Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, spinach, onions, feta, and olives.
What type of dough should I use for this flatbread?
You can use either homemade pizza dough or a store-bought version.
How can I add extra flavor to the dough?
You can mix in garlic powder and your choice of Italian seasonings or basil with the dough ingredients for added flavor.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) before baking.
How do I prevent the dough from bubbling during baking?
Prick holes all over the surface of the dough with a fork after rolling it out but before prebaking.
Do I need to prebake the crust?
Yes, you should prebake the rolled-out dough for 5-7 minutes until it is slightly set but not browned.
How should the Alfredo sauce be applied?
Evenly spread 1 cup of Alfredo sauce over the crust, leaving a 1-inch edge around the perimeter.
What kind of chicken is best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2-3 boneless chicken breasts that have been cooked or grilled and then diced.
How should the spinach be prepared?
Use 10 oz of frozen chopped spinach that has been cooked and thoroughly drained.
What type of onion is recommended?
A half of a medium sweet onion, thinly sliced, is recommended for this recipe.
Are olives included in the toppings?
Yes, the recipe uses 1/3 cup of sliced and drained black olives.
What cheeses are used in this flatbread?
This recipe uses a combination of crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese.
How much mozzarella cheese is needed?
You will need 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
How much Parmesan cheese is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
How do I get a golden finish on the crust?
Brush some olive oil around the edges of the crust before the final bake for additional flavor and a golden finish.
How long does the final baking take?
Bake the flatbread for another 10-12 minutes after adding toppings, or until the cheese is bubbly and the bottom is golden brown.
Should the flatbread cool before serving?
Yes, let it cool for a few minutes after removing it from the oven before slicing it.
Is this recipe good for leftovers?
Yes, leftovers taste marvelous the next day, making it an excellent make-ahead option.
Can I use a bread machine for the dough?
Yes, you can prepare the pizza dough according to your bread machine settings.
Can I customize the toppings?
Absolutely, you can customize the toppings based on what you have available in your kitchen.
Is this a quick dinner option?
Yes, it is considered a quick dinner and an easy recipe to follow.
What kind of Alfredo sauce can I use?
You can use either store-bought or homemade prepared Alfredo sauce.
What size of spinach package is needed?
A 10 oz package of frozen chopped spinach is required.
How should the chicken be diced?
The chicken should be cooked or grilled and then cut into small, tender pieces.
How much feta cheese is used?
The recipe uses 2-3 tablespoons of crumbled feta cheese.
What baking surface should I use?
A lightly greased cookie sheet is recommended for rolling out and baking the dough.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
What are the main flavor profiles of this dish?
The dish is rich and creamy with sweet notes from the onion and a briny touch from the feta and olives.
Is this dish suitable for gatherings?
Yes, it is a crowd-pleaser that is perfect for next gatherings or parties.
How should the onion be sliced?
The sweet onion should be thinly sliced before being layered onto the flatbread.