Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Recipe View In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, sugar, yeast, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until just combined. Increase speed to medium-low and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the dough is too sticky. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View Form the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. (60-90 minutes)

Recipe View While the dough rises, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then chop and set aside. (10 minutes)

Recipe View In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. (1 minute)

Recipe View Stir in heavy cream, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, and nutmeg. Season with salt to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until the cheeses are melted and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt, white pepper, and onion powder. Rub the spice mixture evenly over one side of each chicken breast.

Recipe View Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the chicken breasts, spice-side down, for 1-2 minutes per side, until blackened and slightly charred. Transfer to a baking sheet. (2-4 minutes)

Recipe View Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).

Recipe View Punch down the pizza dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.

Recipe View Bake the crust for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from oven and spread a generous layer of Alfredo sauce over the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then arrange the sliced blackened chicken, spinach, and bacon over the cheese. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Recipe View Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned. (12-15 minutes)

Recipe View Garnish with diced Roma tomato before serving.