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Chicken Alfredo garlic bread bowls filled with creamy pasta and chicken on serving plate

Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Bowls

Creamy chicken Alfredo pasta served in golden, garlic-buttered bread bowls. Ready in 45 minutes for easy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken breasts cut into cubes, trimmed of fat
  • 1 lb pasta penne, fettuccine, or your choice, uncooked
  • 6 kaiser rolls tops sliced and centers hollowed
  • 15 oz Alfredo sauce about 1 jar, ready to use
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
  • 3-4 tsp garlic and herb seasoning divided
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish
  • red pepper flakes optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush or spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Season chicken cubes with 1-2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and set aside.
  2. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add 1 pound pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and return to pot.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice tops off kaiser rolls and hollow out centers, leaving half-inch thick walls.
  4. Mix melted butter with 1-2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning. Using pastry brush or spoon, generously brush inside walls and edges of each hollowed bread bowl with garlic-butter mixture.
  5. Place brushed bread bowls on baking sheet and bake 4-5 minutes until lightly toasted and golden.
  6. Add drained pasta and Alfredo sauce to pot with cooked chicken. Stir over low heat for 2 minutes until sauce coats pasta and chicken evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Fill each toasted bread bowl with chicken Alfredo mixture, being careful not to overfill. Leave about quarter-inch from top edge. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan over each bowl.
  8. Return filled bowls to oven for 4-5 minutes until cheese melts and bread edges are crisp.
  9. Cool 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Toast bread bowls before filling to prevent sogginess. Store leftover filling separately for up to 3 days. Reheat filled bowls in 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes to restore crispness. Choose kaiser rolls at least 4 inches wide for best results.