Description
A delicious and creamy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread featuring tender chicken pieces seasoned and cooked to golden perfection, combined with a rich garlic butter sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, all layered on a crispy Italian style loaf. This recipe is perfect as a savory snack or a hearty appetizer for any meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 small chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for chicken)
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning (or a mix of salt, pepper, and garlic powder)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (or garlic paste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cheeses
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Bread
- 1 Italian style loaf
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into ½ inch pieces. Place them in a bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning or a mix of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken pieces until they turn golden and are cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt 1 ½ sticks of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic or garlic paste and sauté gently until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, and ½ cup heavy cream. Cook the sauce for another 2-3 minutes until it’s well combined and slightly thickened.
- Combine Chicken with Sauce and Cheese: Add the cooked chicken to the garlic butter sauce, then stir in ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese and ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese until the cheeses melt and everything is well incorporated, creating a creamy Alfredo chicken mixture.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the Italian style loaf lengthwise, creating two halves. Drizzle the inside of the loaf with 1 tablespoon of olive oil for extra crispiness and flavor.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the creamy chicken Alfredo mixture evenly on each half of the loaf. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove the garlic bread from the oven, garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired, slice, and serve warm for a comforting and indulgent treat.
Notes
- You can substitute poultry seasoning with a simple mix of salt, pepper, and garlic powder as per your taste preferences.
- For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Use fresh garlic for a more pronounced flavor or garlic paste for convenience.
- To make this recipe quicker, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 loaf serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
