Description
A delicious and easy-to-make cheesy chicken Alfredo bread, perfect for a quick dinner or a party appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large French bread loaf (about 16 inches), sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a kick
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Slice the French bread loaf in half horizontally, creating two long halves. Place cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush both halves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toast in the oven for 6-7 minutes, until the surface just begins to crisp.
- While the bread toasts, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Turn off the heat and stir in chopped parsley.
- Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over each toasted bread half.
- Top with cooked chicken, spreading it out to cover the sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over both halves.
- Return to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with extra parsley.
- Slice, serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be easily customized with your favorite ingredients or additional toppings.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg