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
• 1 tsp black pepper (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp clarified butter or oil (For cooking the chicken)
• 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 (Some, to season 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 finely 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, then season the sauce with salt 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, chopped parsley, and some salt in a bowl until well combined.

12. 12

    Cut the Italian loaf in half lengthwise and spread 2–3 tablespoons of the garlic butter compound over the cut surface.

13. 13

    Add Alfredo sauce over the bread.

14. 14

    Add the mozzarella cheese, then top with the sliced chicken.

15. 15

    Add more Alfredo sauce over the top and finish with some parsley.

16. 16

    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.

17. 17

    Serve warm, optionally with leftover Alfredo sauce, and enjoy.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of Alfredo sauce used in each layering step. Reserve enough sauce for the bread and topping; serve any remainder alongside. The source also does not specify the amount of parsley used as the final garnish.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Italian
• chicken
• garlic bread
• baked
• comfort food