Description
This Blackened Chicken Alfredo Toast is a delicious and easy meal perfect for any occasion. With toasted Italian bread topped with creamy alfredo sauce, blackened chicken, and a blend of cheeses, it’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced lengthwise
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 pound total, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning, store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the Italian bread cut side up on the baking sheet. Spread the softened butter evenly over both halves and sprinkle garlic salt across the surface. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the bread is baking, in a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with blackened seasoning until evenly coated.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate, tent loosely with foil.
- In a separate saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil). Stir in parmesan, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Spoon about ¾ cup Alfredo sauce over each toasted bread half, spreading to the edges. Reserve about ½ cup of sauce for serving.
- Top with blackened chicken, then sprinkle with mozzarella and white cheddar cheese.
- Return the bread to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a more golden top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let rest 2 to 3 minutes, garnish with parsley, slice, and serve warm with the reserved Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Notes
- This dish can easily be adapted with different types of bread or cheeses.
- For added spice, consider increasing the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg