Description
Get ready to elevate your next gathering with the ultimate savory pull-apart bread – Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread! This irresistible dish combines tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melty mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, all wrapped up in fluffy biscuit dough. It’s the perfect shareable appetizer or side dish that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 2 tubes refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F and generously spray a large bundt pan with cooking spray to ensure the bread releases easily.
2. Prepare the Dough Balls: Cut the pizza dough into bite-sized, 1/2-inch pieces and roll each one into a ball.
3. Season the Dough: In a large bowl, toss the dough balls with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 cup of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan until evenly coated.
4. Layer the Ingredients: Begin building the Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread by adding 1/2 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan to the prepared bundt pan. Top with half of the seasoned dough balls, followed by 1 cup of shredded chicken and 1/2 cup of Alfredo sauce. Repeat this layering process, finishing with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan on top.
5. Bake to Perfection: Place the filled bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
6. Invert and Serve: Allow the Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread to cool for a few minutes, then carefully invert the bundt pan onto a large serving plate. Let it settle for about 5 minutes before serving, and enjoy the warm, gooey pull-apart goodness!
Notes
To make Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread healthier, consider using whole wheat biscuit dough instead of traditional biscuit dough for added fiber. You can also substitute low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt for the heavy cream in the Alfredo sauce, which reduces calories and fat content. Additionally, loading the dish with vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or bell peppers not only increases nutritional value but also adds flavor and texture. Don’t forget to use lean chicken breast and limit the amount of cheese you sprinkle on top for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg