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chicken alfredo garlic bread bowls

Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Bowls

These chicken alfredo garlic bread bowls are the ultimate comfort food with crispy garlic bread filled with creamy chicken alfredo that actually stays together. The secret? Toast hollowed bowls with garlic butter first to create a waterproof barrier, use thick alfredo that doesn't soak through, and bake at exactly 375°F for crispy results. Master the two-step technique and you'll have impressive one-dish meals that look fancy but are surprisingly easy.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: baked chicken alfredo bread bowls, chicken alfredo bread bowls, chicken alfredo garlic bread bowls, creamy chicken alfredo in bread, garlic bread bowls with chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
First Toast Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 filled bread bowl's
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $3.75

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet For toasting and baking bread bowls
  • 1 Sharp knife To hollow out bread bowls cleanly
  • 1 Medium pot For heating and thickening alfredo filling
  • 1 Pastry brush To brush garlic butter inside and outside bowls
  • 1 Spoon For filling bread bowls without overfilling

Ingredients

  • 4 round bread rolls or small baguettes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
  • 1.5 cups alfredo sauce jarred or homemade
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra parsley for garnish
  • Extra Parmesan for topping

Instructions

  • Cut tops off round bread rolls. Hollow out inside leaving about ½-inch walls all around. Don't make walls too thin or they'll break. Save removed bread for dipping or breadcrumbs. Make sure each bowl can hold about ½ cup filling. Consistent size matters for even baking.
  • Melt butter and mix with minced garlic, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley. Stir until combined. Brush this garlic butter generously inside and outside of each hollowed bread bowl. Don't skip the inside - that's what keeps bread from getting soggy. This creates a waterproof barrier.
  • Place hollowed, buttered bread bowls on baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. They should be toasted but not hard. Let cool slightly before filling. This step prevents soggy bread - it's crucial for chicken alfredo garlic bread bowls that stay crispy.
  • Dice or shred cooked chicken into small pieces. Heat alfredo sauce with heavy cream in pot over medium heat. The cream makes it thicker so it doesn't soak through bread. Stir in chicken, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Filling should be thick enough to coat spoon heavily.
  • Spoon chicken alfredo filling into toasted bread bowls. Fill almost to top but leave tiny bit of room. Don't overfill or it spills as it bakes. Sprinkle extra mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Place on baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes. Cheese should be melted and bubbly, bread golden brown.
  • These are best hot from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Let cool 2-3 minutes before eating or you'll burn your mouth. The bread should be crispy enough to hold but soft enough to eat. Everyone eats the whole bowl.

Notes

The secret to crispy chicken alfredo garlic bread bowls that don't get soggy is toasting hollowed bread with garlic butter BEFORE filling - this creates a sealed barrier. Use thick alfredo (add cream cheese or extra Parmesan to jarred sauce) so it doesn't soak through. Hollow bread leaving ½-inch walls or they break. Fill only three-quarters full to prevent overflow. Bake at 375°F - hot enough for crispy bread without burning. The two-step process (toast empty, then fill and bake) is essential. Best served immediately while crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filled bread bowl | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2.8mg