Description
Buttery garlic bread meets creamy chicken alfredo in this indulgent, pull-apart dish that’s perfect as an appetizer, side, or even a quick weeknight dinner. Rich, cheesy, and comforting, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 large loaf of Italian or French bread, sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 cup alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic and garlic powder until smooth.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- In another bowl, toss the cooked chicken with alfredo sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the chicken alfredo mixture over each garlic-buttered bread half.
- Sprinkle the bread with Parmesan and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Try Italian cheese blends for a deeper flavor profile.
Include sautéed mushrooms or spinach to make it heartier.
Swap the bread with garlic naan or flatbread for a handheld version.
To store leftovers, refrigerate up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes for best texture.
Microwaving works in a pinch, but the bread may soften.
Freeze leftover slices for up to 2 months and reheat straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
