Description
Cajun Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pizza Rolls are a bold and cheesy handheld appetizer featuring smoky blackened chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese wrapped in crispy golden pizza dough. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual snacking, these pizza rolls combine the best of Cajun spices and Italian flavors into one irresistible bite.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Dough and Preparation
- 1 batch pizza dough (enough to roll out to approximately 12x8 inches)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking chicken and sealing rolls)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing tops)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional, for butter brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the cooked chicken breast generously with Cajun seasoning. Pan-sear the chicken in olive oil over medium heat to lock in flavor and develop a slight char, then let it cool slightly.
- Mix Filling Ingredients: Chop or shred the blackened chicken finely. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with Alfredo sauce and shredded mozzarella until well coated and cheesy.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick for even baking and easier rolling.
- Assemble the Pizza Rolls: Spread the Cajun chicken Alfredo mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll the dough tightly into a log, pinch edges to seal, and slice into 1-2 inch rolls.
- Bake to Perfection: Place rolls on a greased baking sheet with cut side up. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter and minced garlic. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken cooked from scratch for best control over seasoning and moisture.
- Do not overfill the rolls to prevent them from bursting while baking.
- Seal edges tightly by pinching and pressing firmly to avoid leaking.
- Let pizza dough rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before rolling for better texture.
- Brush tops with butter or oil before baking to enhance color and crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg