Description
This Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Pizza combines the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce with tender cooked chicken and gooey melted cheeses on a crispy French bread base. Perfect for a quick dinner or a party appetizer, this easy-to-make recipe delivers comforting Italian-American flavors with a garlicky twist, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Bread & Butter
- 1 large loaf of French bread, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- ¾ cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to come to temperature while you prepare the bread.
- Prepare the bread: Place both halves of the French bread on a baking sheet, cut side up. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the minced garlic, then brush this mixture evenly over the bread halves to infuse them with garlic flavor.
- Toast the bread: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to lightly toast it, creating a crisp base for the toppings.
- Add Alfredo sauce: Remove the bread from the oven and spread Alfredo sauce evenly over each half, ensuring each slice is well coated for a creamy texture.
- Layer toppings: Distribute the cooked chicken evenly over the sauce, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and black pepper on top to build flavor and richness.
- Bake the pizza: Return the assembled bread pizza to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Broil for finishing: For a beautifully golden top, switch your oven to broil and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for brightness, slice into pieces, and serve hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a convenient shortcut.
- Add cooked spinach, mushrooms, or bacon to customize and enhance the flavor profile.
- This recipe is perfect as a party appetizer or a satisfying quick dinner.
