Viral Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread (Print Page)
Creamy chicken Alfredo atop cheesy garlic bread creates this indulgent viral sensation, ideal for gatherings or family dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Alfredo Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Garlic Bread Base
11 - 1 large French baguette or Italian loaf
12 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
13 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in heavy cream and milk. Bring to gentle simmer. Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth.
04 - Add cooked chicken to Alfredo sauce. Stir to coat evenly. Remove from heat.
05 - Slice baguette lengthwise. Mix softened butter, minced garlic, and parsley in small bowl. Spread evenly over cut sides of bread.
06 - Spoon chicken Alfredo mixture over bread halves. Spread evenly. Top with mozzarella and provolone cheese.
07 - Place bread on prepared baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and edges are golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven. Cool slightly. Slice into pieces and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of creamy sauce and crusty bread hits every comfort food craving at once
- It looks impressive but comes together in under 45 minutes with mostly pantry ingredients
02 -
- Do not skip letting the sauce cool slightly before putting it on the bread or it will make the loaf soggy
- Baking until the edges are genuinely golden brown creates that crucial contrast between crispy and creamy
03 -
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese because pre grated cheese has anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting
- Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer never a rolling boil to prevent separating