Chicken Alfredo Puffs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pizza Dough
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1 tube (12.4 oz) Pillsbury pizza crust dough
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Crispy bacon strips, about 8 pieces
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2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, chopped
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2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Creamy Sauce
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
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2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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Grated parmesan, 3/4 cup
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6 finely chopped garlic cloves
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Red pepper flakes, 1-2 teaspoons
→ Garlic Butter Mix
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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6 tablespoons butter
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Fresh parsley, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons
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Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes
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3 minced garlic cloves
# Instructions:
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Over medium-low heat, melt the butter in a pan. Toss in the garlic and stir it around for a minute. Gently pour in the cream, giving it a whisk as it warms. Let the sauce bubble softly for about 5 minutes, then mix in parmesan until melted. Simmer another couple minutes until thicker. Add salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes to your liking.
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Turn the oven on to 425°F (400°F for a thinner crust). Put butter and minced garlic in a small bowl; microwave until slightly melted. Brush this mix inside the muffin cups. Stir in parmesan, parsley, and chili flakes into the leftover butter.
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Spread out the pizza dough into a rectangle about 10 by 15 inches. Cut 12 circles out of it (a glass works fine for this). Push each circle of dough into a muffin cup, spreading it along the bottom and sides.
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Start with a bit of shredded cheese at the bottom of each muffin. Add a spoonful of chicken next. Drizzle some sauce, sprinkle bacon crumbs, and then pile on more cheese to finish.
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Cook in the oven for about 10-14 minutes, turning the pan halfway through. Warm up the leftover butter blend and brush it on top of the finished cups. Serve alongside extra sauce if you want.
# Notes:
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You can prepare the sauce and keep it in the fridge up to 3 days ahead.
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Set the oven to 400°F when using a thinner dough.
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Mince enough garlic for both the sauce and the butter topping.