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Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Bowls

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Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Bowls are a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner featuring crispy garlic bread bowls filled with creamy chicken Alfredo and topped with bubbly cheese. This easy recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for chilly nights, gatherings, or a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 small round bread rolls (sourdough, kaiser, or any sturdy crusty roll)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Extra Parmesan for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a baking sheet on the middle rack.
  2. Using a serrated knife, slice a circle from the top of each roll (about 1/2 inch deep). Gently pull off the top and set aside. Scoop out most of the soft bread from inside, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell. Patch any holes with some of the removed bread.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Generously brush the inside and outside of each bread bowl with the garlic butter mixture. Place the hollowed bread bowls (and tops, if desired) onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, cream cheese, Parmesan, black pepper, and Italian seasoning (if using). Stir until smooth and creamy. If too thick, add a splash of milk or extra Alfredo sauce.
  6. Divide the chicken Alfredo mixture evenly between the bread bowls, filling them to the rim. Sprinkle each bowl with mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, and the bread is crisp but not hard. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. For extra-golden cheese, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
  9. Let the bread bowls cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a crisper bread bowl, bake the hollowed-out bread bowls for 5 minutes before filling. If your Alfredo sauce is thin, add more cream cheese or Parmesan to thicken. You can prep the bowls ahead up to the baking step and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Add veggies like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition. Use gluten-free rolls or veggie bases for dietary needs.

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Keywords: chicken alfredo, garlic bread bowls, cozy dinner, easy recipe, comfort food, weeknight meal, Italian, cheesy bread, rotisserie chicken, Alfredo sauce

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