Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (Halved lengthwise and pounded to an even thickness)
• salt (To taste, for seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp clarified butter or oil (For cooking the chicken; nutrition estimated as clarified butter)
• 2 tbsp fresh garlic (Finely minced, for the Alfredo sauce)
• 2 tbsp butter (For the Alfredo sauce)
• 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• salt (To taste, for the Alfredo sauce)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the Alfredo sauce)
• 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (Softened, for the garlic butter compound)
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic (Finely minced, for the garlic butter compound)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Finely chopped, for the garlic butter compound)
• salt (Add some to the garlic butter compound)
• 1 loaf Italian bread (Cut in half lengthwise)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• fresh parsley (Some, for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Pat the chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder.

3. 3

   Heat the clarified butter or oil in a pan over medium heat. Once melted or hot, add the seasoned chicken.

4. 4

   Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

5. 5

   Remove the chicken from the pan, slice it, and set it aside.

6. 6

   In another pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.

7. 7

   Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

8. 8

   Add the heavy whipping cream and bring the mixture to a boil.

9. 9

   Gradually add the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste and black pepper.

10. 10

    Cook the Alfredo sauce over medium-low heat until it thickens.

11. 11

    Make the garlic butter compound by mixing the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a bowl. Add some salt and mix well to combine.

12. 12

    Cut the Italian bread in half lengthwise and spread 2–3 tablespoons of the garlic butter compound over it.

13. 13

    Add Alfredo sauce over the bread, then add the mozzarella cheese.

14. 14

    Top the bread with the sliced chicken. Add more Alfredo sauce on top and finish with some parsley.

15. 15

    Place the assembled bread on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted and golden.

16. 16

    Serve warm, with any leftover Alfredo sauce if desired.

Notes

The source does not specify how much Alfredo sauce to use between layers or the exact amount of garlic butter used beyond 2–3 tablespoons. It also does not specify a quantity for the parsley garnish.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Italian
• baked
• garlic bread
• chicken
• pasta-inspired
• comfort food