Description
This Creamy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken cooked to perfection with a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce and topped with melted mozzarella on crispy baked French bread. It’s a cozy, indulgent meal perfect for sharing, delivering creamy, garlicky goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasoning for Chicken
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Chicken
- 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
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
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 salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and paprika. Evenly season both sides of the cut chicken pieces with this mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil once hot. Add the seasoned chicken pieces, cooking about 6 minutes until browned on the surface. Stir occasionally and continue cooking until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Remove any burnt bits from the pan.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Return the skillet to medium-low heat and add 2 tablespoons butter. When melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add heavy cream, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper, stirring well. Simmer gently, stirring often and scraping sides and bottom to prevent curdling, until sauce thickens to about 1 cup, about 8 minutes. Turn off heat, then stir in grated Parmesan cheese until fully combined. Adjust seasoning with remaining salt and pepper.
- Prepare Garlic Bread: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice French bread loaf in half lengthwise, placing cut sides up on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Spread garlic butter mixture evenly over both bread halves. Bake in oven for 6 minutes.
- Assemble and Bake: Remove bread from oven carefully. Spread a thick layer of Alfredo sauce over each bread half, then sprinkle 1 cup Mozzarella cheese on top. Distribute cooked chicken evenly over the cheese, then drizzle another layer of Alfredo sauce over the chicken. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until bubbly and hot. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh grated Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese for best melting and flavor.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F internal temperature for safety.
- Do not brown the garlic or butter when sautéing as it alters the sauce flavor.
- You can substitute French bread with ciabatta or Italian bread if desired.
- Leftover garlic bread can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
