09/03/2026
THE UPSIDE DOWN PIZZA 🍕🔥 WITH JERK ALFREDO SAUCE
This upside-down pizza puts a seriously flavorful twist on pizza night! Instead of layering everything on top, the chicken, peppers, onions, creamy jerk Alfredo sauce, and mozzarella bake underneath the dough. The result is a beautifully golden crust with a rich, cheesy, spicy filling underneath. Every bite is packed with smoky jerk chicken, sweet caramelized vegetables, and creamy Alfredo flavor.
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tbsp jerk seasoning, divided
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
½ cup yellow onion, sliced
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
1 tbsp melted butter, for brushing crust
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 475°F. Lightly grease a round pizza pan or cast-iron skillet and set aside.
2. Place the cubed chicken in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of jerk seasoning and the olive oil until evenly coated.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning as needed, until browned around the edges and completely cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Using the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon of jerk seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy and slightly thickened.
6. Arrange the sliced bell pepper, yellow onion, and cooked jerk chicken across the bottom of the prepared pizza pan.
7. Pour the jerk Alfredo sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella generously over the top.
8. Roll or stretch the pizza dough until it is roughly the same size as your pan. Carefully place the dough over the toppings and tuck the edges slightly around the rim.
9. Brush the surface of the dough with the melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with dried oregano and garlic powder.
10. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden, crisp, and fully baked.
11. Remove from the oven and allow the pizza to rest for about 5 minutes. Carefully place a serving tray over the pan and invert the pizza so the saucy toppings are facing upward.
12. Finish with freshly chopped parsley, slice into wedges, and serve hot while the cheese and jerk Alfredo sauce are still deliciously melty.