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Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Bowls

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Golden, crusty garlic bread bowls filled with creamy chicken Alfredo and topped with gooey cheese. This cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner is easy enough for weeknights and special enough for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bakery-style sourdough rolls (or sturdy round bread rolls, about 4–5 inches across)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced (or 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried parsley)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Extra chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the top off each roll (about 1 inch thick). Hollow out the inside, leaving about 1/2 inch of bread on the sides and bottom.
  3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, kosher salt, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese until well blended.
  4. Brush the insides and outsides of each bread bowl generously with garlic butter mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake bread bowls for 8 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
  6. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add heavy cream and cream cheese, whisking until smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
  7. Add 3/4 cup parmesan, garlic powder, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is velvety (about 4 minutes).
  8. In a mixing bowl, toss shredded chicken with hot Alfredo sauce until well coated.
  9. Spoon the chicken Alfredo mixture evenly into each bread bowl. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and extra parmesan if desired.
  10. Return filled bread bowls to oven and bake 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Broil for 1-2 minutes if needed for extra browning.
  11. Sprinkle with extra chopped parsley. Let cool 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pre-bake the bread bowls to prevent sogginess. Use room-temperature cheese for best melting. Rotisserie chicken saves time. For extra crisp, broil the cheese topping briefly. Adapt with gluten-free bread or vegetarian filling as needed. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.

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