Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (Cut into bite-sized pieces.)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil (For cooking the chicken.)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic (Minced.)
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated.)
• 0.25 tsp garlic salt (Or to taste.)
• 8 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (Shredded and divided.)
• fresh parsley (Chopped, for sprinkling.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the frozen garlic Texas toast in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, just until the slices are lightly crisp but not deeply browned. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently press down the center of each slice with the back of a spoon to create a shallow pocket for the topping.

2. 2

   While the toast is in the oven, heat the avocado or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, then season them with the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a plate.

3. 3

   Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the butter. Allow it to melt completely without letting it brown.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic to the melted butter. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

5. 5

   Pour the heavy cream into the skillet. Bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Do not allow it to boil vigorously.

6. 6

   Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan and garlic salt. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

7. 7

   Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Toss until every piece is thoroughly coated in the Alfredo sauce, then remove the skillet from the heat.

8. 8

   Sprinkle a small amount of the shredded mozzarella over each garlic-toast slice, leaving enough mozzarella for the topping.

9. 9

   Spoon the creamy chicken Alfredo mixture into the shallow pocket on each slice of toast, distributing it evenly. Finish each slice with the remaining shredded mozzarella.

10. 10

    Return the topped toast to the 400°F (200°C) oven. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the mozzarella is fully melted, bubbling, and lightly golden.

11. 11

    Remove the garlic bread from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately while the toast is crisp and the cheese is hot.

Notes

The original instructions call for a drizzle of oil; the ingredient list specifies 1 tablespoon. Serve immediately for the best contrast between crisp toast and creamy topping.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• chicken
• cheesy
• garlic bread
• comfort food
• baked
• family-friendly
• indulgent