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Cheesy Paprika Chicken Garlic Bread Boats

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Craving Italian? Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread delivers! Tender chicken, creamy sauce & melty cheese on crisp garlic bread. Dinner or app perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 French bread loaf large, about 16 inches, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Napa Valley olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for a kick

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Slice the French bread loaf in half horizontally to create two long halves. Place them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Brush both bread halves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toast them in the oven for 6-7 minutes, until the surface just begins to crisp.
  4. While the bread toasts, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts and the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Turn off the heat and stir in chopped parsley.
  8. Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over each toasted bread half.
  9. Top with cooked chicken, spreading it out to cover the sauce.
  10. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over both halves.
  11. Return to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  12. Remove from the oven. Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with extra parsley.
  13. Slice, serve warm, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24gFat: 21g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've totally used leftover rotisserie chicken for this, and it's a fantastic shortcut when I'm short on time.
Just shred it and you're good to