Ingredients
- 4 small round bread rolls or sandwich boule loaves
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz cooked pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice tops off the bread rolls and hollow out the centers to create bowls.
- Mix melted butter with garlic and parsley. Brush the inside and outside of each bread bowl with the mixture.
- Sprinkle Parmesan inside the bowls and place on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce thicken slightly.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce, stirring until evenly coated.
- Spoon Alfredo mixture into toasted bread bowls. Top with shredded mozzarella or cheese blend if desired.
- Return to the oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftovers for a quick option.
- Mix in vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning.
- Store-bought Alfredo sauce works in a pinch—just enhance it with garlic.
- To prevent sogginess, toast bread bowls well before filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg