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Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Garlic Bread Bowls

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Make an impressive and comforting main dish by serving creamy Chicken Alfredo inside edible, homemade garlic bread bowls. This recipe simplifies rich flavor for your family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a floured surface. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  4. Make the Garlic Butter: While the dough rises, combine the melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
  5. Prepare the Alfredo Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and nutmeg. Cook gently until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
  7. Fold in the cooked chicken and keep warm over low heat.
  8. Shape the Bowls: Punch down the risen dough. Divide it into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a tight ball.
  9. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each ball into a rough circle about 6-7 inches wide. Gently press the center of each circle down to create a deep well, forming a sturdy bowl shape with thick walls.
  10. Place the shaped bowls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops and sides generously with the prepared garlic butter.
  11. Bake the Bowls: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Assemble and Serve: Once the bread bowls are slightly cooled, carefully scoop out a small amount of the soft bread from the center of each bowl to create more space for the filling. Brush the inside walls lightly with any remaining garlic butter.
  13. Spoon the warm Chicken Alfredo mixture generously into each garlic bread bowl. Top with extra grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra sturdy bowls, let the shaped dough rest for 15 minutes before baking.
  • You can use store-bought bread dough if you need to save time on this family dinner idea.
  • Shredded rotisserie chicken works well for quick preparation of the creamy chicken pasta filling.

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