Description
This Irresistible Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread combines tender, seasoned chicken with creamy Alfredo sauce and two types of melted cheese atop a crispy, garlic buttered Italian loaf. It’s a perfect savory appetizer or main dish that is quick to prepare and bursting with rich, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 small chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning (or salt, pepper, garlic powder)
Bread & Topping
- 1 Italian-style loaf
- 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (or garlic paste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Cheese & Sauce
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into ½-inch pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and season with poultry seasoning or salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken pieces until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the Garlic Bread: Slice the Italian loaf lengthwise into two halves. Mix melted butter (use about half of the butter) with garlic, chopped parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes. Spread this mixture evenly over both halves of the bread. Toast the bread in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–10 minutes until golden, checking after 5 minutes to prevent burning.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the remaining butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Lower the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and some additional chopped parsley. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Bread: Spread half of the Alfredo sauce over the toasted bread halves. Evenly distribute the cooked chicken pieces over the sauce, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the cheese and chicken.
- Bake to Finish: Place the assembled bread back into the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes, until the cheese melts and is bubbling. Remove from oven, slice into 2–3 inch pieces, and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute poultry seasoning with a mix of salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
- For a spicier kick, add extra crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic paste for a stronger garlic flavor.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before assembling to avoid undercooked poultry.
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded for optimal melting and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Bread, Italian Recipes, Cheesy Bread, Main Course, Easy Recipe
