Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Bowls
Delight in the comfort of creamy Chicken Alfredo served in crispy garlic bread bowls for a truly memorable meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Alfredo
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced for Alfredo sauce
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
For the Garlic Bread Bowls
- 4 large Italian rolls or bread bowls
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced for garlic butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- a pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation of Garlic Bread Bowls
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the Italian rolls or bread bowls, and hollow out the insides.
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture inside and outside each bread bowl.
- Place the bowls on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
Cook the Chicken for the Alfredo
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from skillet, let rest, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Alfredo Sauce
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring until it begins to simmer.
- Reduce heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese until sauce is thickened and creamy.
- Add cooked chicken to Alfredo sauce, coating it well.
Assemble the Bowls
- Spoon Chicken Alfredo mixture into each garlic bread bowl.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For optimal crunch, fill and serve the bowls immediately. Store any leftover sauce separately from the bowls.