Description
Savory chicken alfredo monkey bread delivers irresistible comfort with pull-apart cheesy goodness. Crispy edges and creamy center promise a crowd-pleasing dinner that satisfies hearty appetites and delights pasta lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works well)
Cheeses
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Bread and Base
- 2 cans (16.3 ounces each) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits per can)
- 1 ½ cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Seasonings and Additions
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Dipping Sauce (Optional)
- ½ cup marinara sauce or extra Alfredo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and generously coat a Bundt pan with non-stick spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Dissect each refrigerated biscuit into four equal quadrants, creating uniform bite-sized morsels that will absorb flavors efficiently.
- Combine shredded chicken with Alfredo sauce, creating a rich, creamy base that will infuse the bread with savory notes.
- Incorporate mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses into the chicken mixture, stirring until every ingredient is thoroughly integrated and evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and black pepper into the mixture, providing depth and aromatic complexity to the overall flavor profile.
- Gently fold biscuit pieces into the chicken-cheese blend, ensuring each dough chunk becomes completely enveloped in the creamy coating.
- Transfer the saturated dough pieces into the prepared Bundt pan, arranging them in irregular layers to create an interesting textural landscape.
- Melt butter and combine with minced garlic and Italian seasoning, whisking to create a fragrant, herbaceous liquid that will enhance the bread’s exterior.
- Drizzle the seasoned butter mixture across the top of the layered dough, allowing it to seep between the crevices and enhance overall moisture.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to rest in the pan for 8-10 minutes, enabling it to set and making extraction easier.
- Carefully invert the Bundt pan onto a serving plate, allowing the monkey bread to release smoothly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant color contrast and optional brightness.
- Serve immediately with marinara or additional Alfredo sauce for dipping, creating an interactive dining experience.
Notes
- Swap canned biscuits for homemade or gluten-free dough to accommodate dietary restrictions and enhance flavor complexity.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation, saving time without compromising taste and texture.
- Consider reducing cheese quantities for a lighter version, maintaining the creamy essence while cutting calories.
- Experiment with additional herbs like basil or thyme to elevate the overall aromatic profile of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg