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Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Bowls

Classic creamy Chicken Alfredo pasta served inside warm, toasted garlic bread bowls for an ultimate comforting and edible meal experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Garlic Bread Bowls
  • 4 small round bread bowls or sourdough boules (4-5 inches)
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garlic butter)
Chicken Alfredo
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup milk whole milk recommended
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch nutmeg optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Large Pot (for pasta)
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut a circle from the top of each bread bowl and scoop out soft bread, leaving a ½-inch shell.
  2. Mix melted butter with minced garlic and optional parsley. Brush inside and top rim of bread bowls. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken cubes with salt/pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  4. Cook fettuccine al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  5. In the same skillet, melt ½ cup butter. Sauté 2 cloves minced garlic for 1 min. Add heavy cream and milk. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, whisking, until sauce thickens.
  6. Reduce heat. Whisk in Parmesan, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using) until cheese melts and sauce is thick, creamy, and gooey/viscous. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Add cooked fettuccine and chicken to the Alfredo sauce. Toss until fully coated in the thick sauce.
  8. Spoon chicken Alfredo into warm toasted garlic bread bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best creamy sauce. Serve immediately as Alfredo sauce can thicken upon cooling. For meal prep, keep sauce separate and combine just before serving.