Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread (Printable)

Toasted garlic bread loaded with seasoned chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted cheeses for a comforting crowd-pleasing dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread Base

01 - 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced lengthwise
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic salt

→ Seasoned Chicken

04 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

→ Creamy Alfredo Sauce

10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
12 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
13 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream
14 - 2 cups Parmesan cheese, finely grated
15 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Cheese Topping

18 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
19 - 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
20 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place Italian bread halves cut side up on prepared baking sheet. Spread softened butter evenly over both halves and sprinkle with garlic salt.
03 - Bake bread for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.
04 - While bread bakes, season chicken pieces with garlic salt, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
06 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
07 - Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
08 - Spread about 3/4 cup of Alfredo sauce over each toasted bread half, reserving about 1/2 cup for serving. Top bread with cooked chicken, distributing evenly. Sprinkle with mozzarella and white cheddar cheese.
09 - Return bread to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden top, broil 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
10 - Remove from oven and let rest 2-3 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley. Slice and serve warm, with reserved Alfredo sauce on the side for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything you love about chicken Alfredo gets piled onto garlic bread for maximum comfort food vibes
  • The combination of mozzarella and sharp white cheddar creates this incredible cheese pull that everyone at the table will fight over
  • It looks like you spent hours but comes together in under an hour, perfect for those nights when you need to feed a crowd without losing your mind
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that heavy cream must not boil, it will separate and turn into a grainy mess that no amount of whisking can fix
  • Grating your own Parmesan makes or breaks this recipe, pre shredded cheese just doesnt melt into that silky smooth consistency
  • Letting the bread rest for those few minutes after baking feels impossible when everyone is hungry, but slicing too soon makes the toppings slide right off
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice the finished bread, it cuts through all those layers without dragging the toppings off
  • If the cheese is browning too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes of baking
  • Rotisserie chicken works perfectly in a pinch and actually adds nice flavor complexity
Return