Description
Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread is a savory, pull-apart bread dish loaded with tender shredded chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and gooey cheese all baked inside fluffy biscuit dough. Perfect for a comforting appetizer or dinner, this easy recipe combines classic Italian flavors in a fun, shareable format that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dough and Cheese
- 3 cups refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the monkey bread evenly.
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken thoroughly with the creamy sauce and spices.
- Cut the Biscuit Dough: Take the refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters to create bite-sized pieces that will bake thoroughly inside the monkey bread.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the biscuit pieces to the bowl with the chicken mixture. Toss gently to combine, making sure the dough pieces are coated nicely but do not break apart.
- Add Cheese: Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese into the mixture evenly for that delicious cheesy pull-apart texture.
- Assemble in the Pan: Grease a bundt pan generously with butter or cooking spray. Layer the chicken and dough mixture evenly into the pan, then sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top to create a golden cheesy crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the monkey bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then carefully invert onto a serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey, cheesy deliciousness!
Notes
- You can substitute homemade Alfredo sauce to make it fresher or adjust creaminess.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut, but leftover cooked chicken works well too.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes into the chicken mixture if you like a bit of heat.
- Use a non-stick bundt pan or grease the pan thoroughly to make removing the monkey bread easier.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread, cheesy pull apart bread, chicken appetizer, easy party recipe, comfort food, biscuit dough recipe
