Description
This chicken Alfredo garlic bread is loaded with juicy chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, melted cheese, and buttery toasted bread. It is an easy comfort-food dinner or party appetizer everyone loves.
Ingredients
1 loaf Italian bread or French bread, sliced lengthwise
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Extra parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the bread halves cut side up on the baking sheet. Spread the softened butter over both halves, then sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp around the edges.
3. While the bread is baking, season the chicken pieces with garlic salt, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
5. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
6. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
8. Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over both toasted bread halves. Top with the cooked chicken, then sprinkle mozzarella and white cheddar over the top.
9. Return the bread to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if you want a more golden top.
10. Remove from the oven, let rest for 2 to 3 minutes, garnish with parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Toast the bread before adding the Alfredo sauce so it stays crisp.
Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
You can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken breast from scratch.
Italian bread, French bread, ciabatta, or sourdough all work well for this recipe.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American