Description
A delightful fusion of creamy pasta and crispy bread, served in edible bowls for a fun dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pieces chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 pound pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 6 pieces Kaiser rolls
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce (about 15 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3–4 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Slice the tops off the Kaiser rolls and hollow out the centers to create bowls.
- Brush the insides of the bowls with melted butter mixed with garlic and herb seasoning.
- Toast the bowls in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 4-5 minutes.
- Mix the cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce with the drained pasta.
- Fill the toasted bread bowls with the chicken Alfredo mixture and top with shredded parmesan cheese.
- Return the filled bowls to the oven for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Avoid overcooking the pasta, as it continues to cook in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, garlic bread bowls, comfort food, weeknight dinner