Chicken Alfredo Cups (Part 2/2)
Sometimes it's just convenient to have something handheld 😂
I didn't measure anything for the sauce, just eyeballed it, start with melting butter then add garlic, shallot and cook until fragrent. Whisk in cream, bring to a simmer, add fresh grated parm, stir while it melts, add parsley, thyme, s&p to taste, simmer to thicken, then strain all the chunks out.
Since my girl doesn't eat meat I made her some crispy tofu and pasta 😆
After you feed the hungry girlfriend, crisp up some bacon bits then crisp up a couple pieces of chicken skin in the bacon fat, in the same pan cook chicken seasoned w/ SPPOG. Once the chicken is cooked through add the alfredo sauce, bacon bits, and give it a stir.
Rub a muffin pan w/ olive oil, line w/ pizza dough, then fill and bake @ 420° until the tops start to brown.
Drizzle w/ more sauce, to w/ crispy chicken skin, & enjoy! 😁
Making Chicken Alfredo Cups is a game changer when you're looking for a convenient, handheld meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. One tip I learned from trying this recipe is to really take your time with the alfredo sauce. Melting the butter slowly and cooking the garlic and shallots until fragrant creates a deep flavor base. I like to add fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, as they brighten the sauce and complement the richness of the cream and Parmesan. Straining the sauce to remove the cooked shallot pieces gives a smooth, velvety texture, which I find essential for that indulgent sauce experience. For the chicken, seasoning with a blend like SPPOG (salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, garlic) adds a nice punch. Cooking the chicken skin separately in the bacon fat until crispy adds an irresistible crunch and smoky flavor that really elevates this dish. Don't skip drizzling extra sauce on top after baking—you get a wonderful balance of creamy, crispy, and savory elements in each bite. If you want a vegetarian spin, crispy tofu also works great inside the cups, paired with pasta as suggested. Using pizza dough to line the muffin pan makes these cups easy to hold and fun to eat, perfect for lunch or even a snack. Baking them at a high temperature like 420°F ensures the dough crisps up nicely and browns beautifully on top. Overall, these Chicken Alfredo Cups are a versatile and crowd-pleasing recipe that you can tweak with different proteins or herbs based on what you have at hand. The combination of creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crispy crust is a personal favorite comfort food that’s great for sharing or meal prepping.
