The Anti-Inflammatory Cajun Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pizza Rolls have strong flavors and nutritious fats. We make these savory pizza rolls with whole wheat pizza dough, blackened chicken breast, olive oil, garlic, turmeric, smoked paprika, Greek yogurt Alfredo sauce, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, spinach, and Italian herbs. These pizza rolls contain approximately 320 calories and 23 g net carbs. We prepare these flavorful rolls in just 40 minutes. The Anti-Inflammatory Cajun Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pizza Rolls are perfect for family dinners, meal-prep lunches, game-day gatherings, party appetizers, and comforting weeknight meals. For later use, we can store the rolls in the refrigerator for more than four days or freeze them for not less than three months. You can serve these cheesy, spicy rolls with Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad, Roasted Garlic Broccoli, Lemon Herb Quinoa, Mixed Greens with Olive Oil Vinaigrette, or a refreshing Avocado and Spinach Salad.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Appetizer, Snack
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Serving Size: 2 Pizza Rolls
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Overall Yields: 8
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Overall Duration: 40 minutes
TOOLS:
- Skillet
- Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Rolling pin
- Tray
- Baking paper
- Pastry brush
- Spatula
- Cheese grater
INGREDIENTS:
BLACKENED CHICKEN:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Olive oil, one tbsp.
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
ALFREDO SAUCE:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt
PIZZA ROLLS:
- Pizza dough, one pound
- Mozzarella cheese, one cup
- ½ cup baby spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
CHICKEN BREASTS:
- We use chicken breasts because they provide lean protein and soak up Cajun flavors perfectly. You can substitute them with chicken thighs or turkey breast.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use olive oil to provide healthy anti-inflammatory fats and a rich flavor. As another choice, we might use avocado oil.
TURMERIC:
- We have to utilize turmeric, as it gives anti-inflammatory qualities and vibrant color. Ground ginger could be utilized as an alternative.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Use Greek yogurt to create a lighter Alfredo sauce. We can substitute it with plain skyr, low-fat cream cheese, or dairy-free yogurt.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- We use Parmesan cheese, as it provides a rich and authentic Alfredo flavor. As another option, you might utilize Pecorino Romano.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- You can utilize mozzarella cheese to create a creamy and stretchy texture. We can swap it with provolone, Monterey Jack, or reduced-fat mozzarella.
SPINACH:
- Utilize spinach to deliver minerals & antioxidants. We can replace it with kale, arugula, or finely chopped broccoli.
CAJUN SEASONINGS:
- We use Cajun seasonings to provide a smoky and spicy flavor. You can substitute them with a low-sodium store-bought Cajun seasoning blend.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stir the pepper, paprika, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, and turmeric in a dish.
- Mix the diced chicken using olive oil & the seasoning mixture.
- Slowly warm the pan & cook the chicken till it is completely cooked, for about eight minutes, and put it aside.
- Gently heat the oil (olive) in a saucepan.
- Include the garlic and cook for almost half a second.
- Fill in the almond milk and slowly cook.
- Perfectly whisk in Parmesan cheese and Greek yogurt till they get velvety & smooth.
- Garnish with pepper & salt and gently cook it.
- Warm the empty oven to 400°F.
- Cover a dish using baking paper.
- Make the dough into a rectangle shape about twelve by fifteen inches.
- Uniformly cover the dough using Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish the surface with mozzarella cheese, chicken, and spinach.
- Cut into sixteen slices after tightly rolling into a log.
- Put all the rolls on a tray.
- Coat the surfaces using olive oil and garnish with Italian seasoning.
- Bake till they are brown and golden, for about eighteen minutes.
- Cool these pizza rolls for about five minutes and then serve them.
TIPS:
- Before slicing, refrigerate the dough log for about ten minutes for neat cuts.
- Include the bell peppers for additional antioxidants.
- We utilize freshly grated Parmesan so that the Alfredo sauce texture will be perfect.
- Do not include too many fillings in the rolls.
- Leave the chicken to cool completely and then assemble.
- Tightly roll the dough to make clean slices.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato
- Greek
- Arugula Lemon
- Spinach and Avocado
- Mixed Greens
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Garlic Broccoli
- Lemon Herb Asparagus
- Grilled Zucchini and Bell Peppers
- Garlic Green Beans
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
HEALTHY GRAIN SIDES:
- Mediterranean Couscous
- Wild Rice Blend
- Garlic Cauliflower Rice
SAUCES AND DIPS:
- Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
- Avocado Garlic Sauce
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Herbed Yogurt Dip
SOUPS:
- Tomato Basil
- Roasted Vegetable
- Chicken and Vegetable
- Lentil
- Spinach and Herb
BEVERAGES:
- Lemon Mint Infused Water
- Unsweetened Iced Green Tea
- Cucumber Lime Water
- Sparkling Water
- Herbal Ginger Tea
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store these pizza rolls in a covered container for almost four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the baked or unbaked rolls for more than three months.
FAQs:
Will we prepare these rolls without any gluten?
- Yes, you may utilize gluten-free pizza dough to create these rolls.
Which could we utilize as a replacement for chicken?
- You can use shredded rotisserie chicken, Turkey, salmon, or shrimp.
How can we avoid rolls from getting soggy?
- You can perfectly cool the Alfredo sauce first and then distribute it, and do not use it too much.
Can we get these rolls ready sooner?
- Yes, since these rolls refrigerate nicely, you may put them together twenty-four hours in advance.
Do these pizza rolls have a hot flavor?
- They are mildly spicy, though you can alter the quantity of cayenne pepper as you like.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Serving Size: 2 Pizza Rolls
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Total Carbs: 27 g
Net Carbs: 23 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fat: 14 g
Sodium: 420 mg
