Description
This Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread is a quick and delicious 20-minute recipe that combines tender cooked chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and lots of garlic buttery goodness on a crusty French bread base. Perfect as a savory appetizer or a satisfying meal, this TikTok viral recipe delivers rich Italian-inspired flavors topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cooked and chopped (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 15 oz Alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 8 tbsp butter, divided
- 9 cloves garlic, minced, divided
Bread and Topping
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced horizontally
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prep the Bread: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the French bread loaf horizontally to create two halves. In a small bowl, whisk together 5 tablespoons of melted butter with 1 tablespoon garlic powder and chopped parsley. Brush this garlic butter mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread. Place the bread in the oven and bake for 4–5 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and toasted.
- Heat Alfredo Sauce: While the bread is toasting, pour the Alfredo sauce into a saucepan. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic (divided so some stays for the sauce), onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Warm the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it is smooth and all the ingredients are well combined and heated through.
- Assemble the Bread: Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Spread half of the warm Alfredo sauce evenly over the toasted sides of the bread. Layer the chopped cooked chicken evenly on top of the sauce. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and any remaining Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Return the assembled bread to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely, becomes bubbly, and starts turning golden brown. Once done, remove from the oven, slice into servings, and serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For extra garlic flavor, add more minced garlic to the butter mixture or Alfredo sauce to your taste.
- If you prefer spicier notes, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella for best melting and flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to keep the bread crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
