Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons butter , divided
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1 loaf French bread
• 1 , 15 ounce
• 0.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 4 bonelesss chicken breasts
• 6 ounces Gruyere cheese , shredded
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese , shredded

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl whisk together 5 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon parsley. Place French bread, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Brush butter mixture evenly onto cut sides of bread.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Do not turn the oven off.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat Alfredo sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until butter is melted and ingredients are well combined. Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Spread half of Alfredo mixture evenly over toasted bread. Add chopped chicken over Alfredo, and top evenly with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Gruyere, and Monterey Jack cheese.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

7. 7

   To serve, cut into 2-inch slices. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with remaining Alfredo sauce.