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Delicious chicken alfredo served in garlic bread bowls

Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Bowls

Warm, toasted garlic bread bowls filled with creamy chicken alfredo make for a comforting and delicious meal perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 850 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 sturdy bread bowls or large rolls
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning (divided)
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • dried parsley Pinch (for garlic butter)

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
  • Mozzarella cheese for extra cheesiness

Instructions
 

Chicken Preparation

  • Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and season them with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Set the cooked chicken aside.

Alfredo Sauce

  • In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, then add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not burn the garlic.
  • Pour in 1.5 cups of heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning to taste.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the Alfredo sauce and stir to coat, then keep the mixture warm over very low heat while you prepare the bread bowls.

Bread Bowls & Assembly

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), then carefully cut a circle around the top of each bread roll and hollow out the center, leaving a thick wall and base of about ½ to ¾ inch thick.
  • In a small bowl, melt 3 tablespoons of butter, then stir in 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and a pinch of dried parsley to make the garlic butter.
  • Brush the inside and rim of each hollowed bread bowl generously with the garlic butter and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the bread bowls are lightly golden and fragrant.
  • Carefully remove the hot bread bowls from the oven and ladle the creamy Chicken Alfredo generously into each bowl. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or chives and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan before serving immediately.

Notes

For crispier bread bowls, you can toast the hollowed-out bread bowls for a few minutes before adding the garlic butter. If you don't have bread bowls, you can use large, sturdy rolls and hollow them out. Ensure the bread chosen is firm enough to hold the filling without becoming soggy too quickly. For an extra rich sauce, use a blend of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese. You can also add a splash of white wine to the Alfredo sauce for a deeper flavor profile.