Description
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken cooked in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce, served atop crispy, buttery garlic bread topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this recipe offers a heavenly blend of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors baked to perfection.
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, mix ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and paprika. Season both sides of the chicken pieces evenly with this mixture to ensure flavorful meat.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until browned on the surface, about 6 minutes. Stir occasionally and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, cover to keep warm, and discard any burnt bits from the skillet.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: Using the same skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds without browning. Pour in heavy cream along with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the skillet sides to prevent curdling, until the sauce thickens to coat a spoon.
- Finish Alfredo Sauce: Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Garlic Bread: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place cut side up on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic and parsley, then spread evenly over both halves of bread.
- Bake Bread Base: Bake the bread in the oven for 6 minutes until it starts to toast lightly.
- Assemble Garlic Bread with Alfredo and Chicken: Remove the bread from the oven carefully. Spread a generous layer of Alfredo sauce over each half. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on each half, then evenly distribute the cooked seasoned chicken on top. Add another layer of Alfredo sauce over the chicken.
- Bake Final Dish: Return the assembled garlic bread to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted well.
- Serve: Slice the chicken Alfredo garlic bread and serve warm. Enjoy this rich and savory dish with family or friends!
Notes
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Do not brown the garlic or butter when making the Alfredo sauce to keep flavors delicate.
- Scrape skillet sides when simmering cream to avoid curdling the sauce.
- Freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses yield the best melting and flavor results.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg to the Alfredo sauce for a traditional flavor twist.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the bread cleanly after baking.
