Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread (Printable Version)
Creamy chicken Alfredo meets cheesy garlic bread in this indulgent 45-minute dish
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Alfredo Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Garlic Bread Base
11 - 1 large French baguette or Italian loaf
12 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
13 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Pour heavy cream and whole milk into skillet. Bring to gentle simmer, then incorporate Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Whisk continuously until cheese melts completely and sauce achieves smooth consistency.
04 - Add shredded chicken breast to Alfredo sauce. Stir thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly. Remove from heat.
05 - Slice baguette lengthwise to create two halves. In small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix until homogeneous. Spread garlic butter mixture evenly across cut surfaces of both bread halves.
06 - Distribute chicken Alfredo mixture over buttered bread halves, ensuring even coverage. Sprinkle mozzarella and provolone cheeses generously over top.
07 - Transfer prepared bread to lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheeses achieve complete melt and develop golden-brown bubbles along edges.
08 - Remove from oven and allow brief cooling period, approximately 3-5 minutes. Cut crosswise into individual serving portions. Serve while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the ultimate comfort food mashup nobody knew they needed
- Perfect for feeding a crowd without spending hours in the kitchen
02 -
- Don't skip the cooling time or you'll lose all that gorgeous cheese when you slice
- Day-old bread handles the weight better than fresh, preventing sogginess
03 -
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese, pre-grated doesn't melt as smoothly
- Let the Alfredo sauce cool slightly before spreading, too hot and it soaks right through the bread