Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread
Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, halved lengthwise and pounded to an even thickness
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter or oil, for cooking
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For the Garlic Butter Compound
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
To Assemble
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon onion powder.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of clarified butter or oil over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, add the seasoned chicken breasts.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan, slice it into thin strips, and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of finely minced fresh garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour in 1 cup of unsweetened heavy whipping cream and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and smooth. Season the Alfredo sauce with salt to taste and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Continue to cook on medium-low heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of finely minced fresh garlic, and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh parsley. Add a pinch of salt and mix well until thoroughly combined to create the garlic butter compound.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Cut the loaf of Italian bread in half lengthwise. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the prepared garlic butter compound evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Evenly spread a generous layer of the Alfredo sauce over the garlic-buttered bread halves. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Arrange the sliced chicken strips over the mozzarella cheese. Drizzle more Alfredo sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Place the assembled garlic bread on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bread is crispy, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 13
Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm. Enjoy with any leftover Alfredo sauce on the side.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, halved lengthwise and pounded to an even thickness
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter or oil, for cooking
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For the Garlic Butter Compound
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
To Assemble
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon onion powder.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of clarified butter or oil over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, add the seasoned chicken breasts.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan, slice it into thin strips, and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of finely minced fresh garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour in 1 cup of unsweetened heavy whipping cream and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and smooth. Season the Alfredo sauce with salt to taste and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Continue to cook on medium-low heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of finely minced fresh garlic, and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh parsley. Add a pinch of salt and mix well until thoroughly combined to create the garlic butter compound.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Cut the loaf of Italian bread in half lengthwise. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the prepared garlic butter compound evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Evenly spread a generous layer of the Alfredo sauce over the garlic-buttered bread halves. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Arrange the sliced chicken strips over the mozzarella cheese. Drizzle more Alfredo sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Place the assembled garlic bread on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bread is crispy, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 13
Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm. Enjoy with any leftover Alfredo sauce on the side.
⏱️ 1 min