Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• For the chicken — 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, halved lengthwise and pounded to an even thickness
• For the chicken — Salt to taste
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the chicken — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the chicken — 1 tsp onion powder
• For the chicken — 2 tbsp clarified butter or oil for cooking
• For the Alfredo sauce — 2 tbsp fresh garlic , finely minced
• For the Alfredo sauce — 2 tbsp butter
• For the Alfredo sauce — 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• For the Alfredo sauce — Salt to taste
• For the Alfredo sauce — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the Alfredo sauce — 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• For the garlic butter compound — 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• For the garlic butter compound — 1 tbsp fresh garlic, finely minced
• For the garlic butter compound — 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• For the garlic butter compound — To assemble;
• For the garlic butter compound — 1 loaf of Italian bread
• For the garlic butter compound — 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Pre heat oven to 350 F.
2. Pat dry the chicken Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder on both sides.
3. In a pan heat clarified butter or oil on medium heat. Once the butter is melted add seasoned chicken and cook for 4-5 min per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
4. Remove chicken from the pan slice it and set aside.
5. In another pan add butter on medium low heat, once butter is melted add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
6. Add heavy whipping cream .
7. Bring the mixture to boil , gradually add Parmesan cheese.
8. Season with salt to taste and black pepper.
9. Cook on medium low heat until sauce thickens
10. Make garlic butter compound by mixing softened butter, garlic and parsley in a bowl add some salt and mix well to combine.
11. Cut the loaf in half lengthwise and spread 2-3 tbsp garlic butter compound on it. Add the Alfredo sauce. Add mozzarella cheese and top it with slices chicken . Lastly add more Alfredo sauce on top and some parsley.
12. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 min or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted and golden.
13. Serve warm either with leftover Alfredo sauce and enjoy.