Directions
- 1Pat dry the chicken.
- 2Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
- 3In a pan, heat clarified butter or oil on medium heat.
- 4Add seasoned chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
- 5Remove chicken from the pan, slice it, and set aside.
- 6In another pan, add butter on medium-low heat.
- 7Once butter is melted, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- 8Add heavy whipping cream and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 9Gradually add Parmesan cheese, season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10Cook on medium-low heat until the sauce thickens.
- 11Make garlic butter compound by mixing softened butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl; add some salt and mix well to combine.
- 12Cut the loaf of Italian bread in half lengthwise.
- 13Spread 2-3 tablespoons of garlic butter compound on the bread.
- 14Add the Alfredo sauce on top of the garlic butter.
- 15Add mozzarella cheese.
- 16Top with sliced chicken.
- 17Lastly, add more Alfredo sauce on top and some parsley.
- 18Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted and golden.
- 19Serve warm, optionally with leftover Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, halved lengthwise and pounded to an even thickness
- to taste Salt
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp clarified butter or oil for cooking
- 2 tbsp fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
- to taste Salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Equipment
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Tips
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted and golden.
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