Description
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread is a delicious comfort food recipe combining tender, seasoned chicken cooked in a rich Alfredo sauce, served atop crispy, garlicky French bread topped with melted mozzarella cheese. This dish is perfect for a hearty appetizer or a satisfying meal, ready in just 42 minutes to serve 6 people.
Ingredients
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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
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, combine ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and paprika. Evenly season both sides of the chicken pieces with this mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil once hot. Add the seasoned chicken, cooking for about 6 minutes until the surface is browned. Stir occasionally and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm. Discard any burnt bits from the pan for the sauce.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: Using the same skillet, heat over medium-low heat and add butter. When melted, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, careful not to brown the garlic or butter. Stir in heavy cream, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Simmer gently, stirring frequently and scraping the pan, until the sauce reduces to about 1 cup and lightly thickens (about 8 minutes). Turn off heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Adjust seasoning with remaining salt and pepper.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Bread: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise into two halves and place cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Butter and Bake Bread: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Spread the garlic butter evenly on both bread halves. Bake in the oven for 6 minutes.
- Assemble Garlic Bread with Alfredo Chicken: Remove bread from oven carefully. Spread a thick layer of Alfredo sauce over each bread half, then sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on each. Evenly distribute the cooked chicken pieces on top, then drizzle another layer of Alfredo sauce over the chicken.
- Bake to Finish: Return the assembled bread to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and the cheese has melted. Remove from oven, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure not to brown the garlic in the Alfredo sauce to keep it fragrant without bitterness.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan and Mozzarella for the best sauce texture and melt.
- Chicken pieces should be cooked through to 165°F for safety.
- Adjust seasoning of salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- This recipe is great for serving at gatherings as a hearty appetizer or light main dish.
