Description
This Creamy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread recipe combines tender seasoned chicken pieces, rich homemade Alfredo sauce, and cheesy garlic bread for a comforting and indulgent meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish features golden-browned chicken cooked in a skillet, creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce, and French bread loaded with garlic butter and melted mozzarella, baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 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 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and paprika. Evenly season both sides of the chicken pieces with this spice mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken and brown the surface for about 6 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Remove any burnt bits from the pan to prepare for the sauce.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Using the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to brown the garlic. Pour in heavy cream along with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently to prevent curdling, until the sauce reduces to about 1 cup and thickens to coat a spoon, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Adjust seasoning with remaining salt and pepper.
- Prepare Garlic Bread: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place cut sides up on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and parsley. Spread the garlic butter evenly over both bread halves.
- Bake Garlic Bread: Bake the prepared bread halves in the oven for 6 minutes.
- Assemble and Bake: Remove bread from oven and generously spread a thick layer of Alfredo sauce over both halves. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on each side, then top evenly with the cooked chicken pieces. Drizzle another layer of Alfredo sauce over the chicken. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice the garlic bread, and serve warm. Enjoy your creamy, cheesy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread!
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese for best melting and flavor.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure safety.
- Do not brown the garlic when making Alfredo sauce to avoid bitterness.
- Leftover Alfredo sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Customize the bread by adding red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning to the garlic butter for extra flavor.
