Description
This Creamy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread recipe is a delightful twist on classic garlic bread, topped with tender, seasoned chicken and a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfectly baked with melted mozzarella cheese, this dish makes a hearty and comforting appetizer or meal for family and friends in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Bread
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ Tablespoon parsley
- 2 cups freshly grated Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and paprika. Evenly season both sides of the chicken pieces with this spice mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the seasoned chicken pieces until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm. Remove any burnt residue from the skillet.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: Return the skillet to medium-low heat and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds without browning. Add heavy cream, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer, cooking for about 8 minutes until the sauce thickens to coat a spoon. Off heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until fully combined. Adjust seasoning with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Prepare Garlic Bread: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise into two halves and place cut side up on a baking sheet. Mix softened butter, minced garlic, and parsley, spreading the mixture evenly over the bread halves. Bake for 6 minutes until fragrant and slightly toasted.
- Assemble and Bake: Remove bread from oven. Spread a generous layer of Alfredo sauce on each half, sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top of each, then evenly distribute the cooked chicken pieces over the cheese. Spoon another layer of Alfredo sauce over the chicken. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 12 minutes more, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice, and serve warm for a delicious, creamy chicken Alfredo garlic bread experience.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are cut uniformly to cook evenly.
- Do not brown garlic while sautéing for Alfredo sauce, as it can turn bitter.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan and Mozzarella for best flavor and melt.
- Keep an eye on bread while toasting to prevent burning.
- Chicken can be swapped for cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Leftover Alfredo sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
