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)
• 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, plus some additional parsley for topping)
• salt (To taste, for the garlic butter compound)
• 1 loaf Italian bread (Cut in half lengthwise)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

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 the butter is melted or the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken.

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   In another pan, melt the butter for the Alfredo sauce 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, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

10. 10

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

11. 11

    Make the garlic butter compound by combining the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt to taste in a bowl. Mix well.

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, then add the mozzarella cheese.

14. 14

    Top the bread with the sliced chicken. Spoon more Alfredo sauce over the chicken and finish with some parsley.

15. 15

    Place the assembled bread on a baking sheet. 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 the exact amount of Alfredo sauce used for assembly or the additional parsley garnish. Reserve any extra Alfredo sauce for serving.

Nutrition per serving

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