Chicken Alfredo garlic bread
🟢 Difficulty Level: Easy
⏱️ Total Time: 40–55 minutes
👨🍳 Servings: 4–6
🔥 Calories: ~520–650 kcal per serving (depending on bread thickness + cheese amount)
This Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread is the ultimate comfort food mash-up: buttery garlic bread topped with creamy Alfredo sauce, juicy chicken, and loads of melty mozzarella. It’s rich, indulgent, cheesy, and unbelievably satisfying, perfect for weeknight dinners, gatherings, game nights, or when you just want something ridiculously delicious.
🍽️ Ingredients
For the garlic bread:
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Alfredo chicken topping:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan
- 1¼ cup shredded mozzarella (¼ cup for sauce, rest for topping)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
🍴 Used Equipments
- Mixing bowls :
- Large skillet (or saucepan) :
- Oven :
🧮 Estimated Nutritional Info (per serving)
- Calories: 520–650 kcal
- Carbs: 38g
- Protein: 34g
- Fat: 32g
- Sugar: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
👩🍳 Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the loaf lengthwise.
- Mix softened butter, garlic paste, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread over both bread halves. Toast for 5–7 minutes until lightly golden (optional but recommended).
- Season the chicken.
- Sear chicken breasts for 5–8 minutes per side until cooked. Remove and slice.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, then whisk in Parmesan + mozzarella until smooth and creamy.
- Season with garlic powder, oregano, basil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon Alfredo sauce over each bread half.
- Add extra mozzarella, sliced chicken, and more sauce.
- Bake for 15–25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden, garnish with parsley, slice, and serve warm.
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Not toasting the bread first
Skipping the initial toast makes the bread soggy under the sauce. Lightly toasting creates a barrier.
2. Overcooking the chicken
Dry chicken ruins the texture, cook until just done, then slice.
3. Sauce too thin
Simmer until creamy. If too thick, add 1–2 tbsp cream; if too runny, add more Parmesan.
4. Using cold cream
Cold cream can split when heated. Always bring it to room temperature.
5. Adding cheese too quickly
Add gradually on low heat to avoid grainy sauce.
💬 FAQ
Q1: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Absolutely, it saves time and works perfectly. Just slice or shred and layer on top.
Q2: Can I use store-bought Alfredo sauce?
Yes, but homemade tastes richer. If using store-bought, still add garlic + spices for flavor.
Q3: Can I make it ahead?
You can prep the bread + sauce separately, then assemble and bake when ready. Best eaten fresh.
Q4: Can I make it spicy?
Add extra chili flakes or drizzle chili oil on top before serving.
Q5: What bread works best?
French bread, Italian loaf, ciabatta, or even thick sourdough works great.
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