Description
Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread is a delightful pull-apart bread featuring layers of flaky biscuit dough, shredded chicken mixed with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and seasoned with herbs and spices, all smothered in creamy Alfredo sauce. Baked to golden perfection, this savory treat is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering a deliciously cheesy and flavorful experience in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (half of 1 cup)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (half of 1 cup)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Bread and Assembly
- 2 (16 oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough (flaky-style works best)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
- 1 (15 oz) jar Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (remaining half)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (remaining half)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a bundt pan thoroughly with olive oil or use a non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Chicken Alfredo Mixture: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, along with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the Biscuit Dough: Open the refrigerated biscuit cans and separate each biscuit. Cut every biscuit into quarters, yielding about 32 pieces total.
- Assemble the Monkey Bread: Dip each biscuit quarter into the melted butter, coating it well. Place the buttered biscuit pieces evenly in the bundt pan as the first layer.
- Layer Ingredients: After a layer of biscuit pieces, sprinkle a portion of the chicken Alfredo mixture evenly on top, followed by some of the remaining shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Repeat these layers, alternating biscuit pieces, chicken mixture, and cheese until all components are used.
- Add the Alfredo Sauce: Pour the jar of Alfredo sauce evenly over the assembled layers in the bundt pan. This will soak into the dough and bind all the ingredients together during baking.
- Bake the Monkey Bread: Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the biscuit dough turns golden brown and is fully cooked. Test by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when done.
- Cool Slightly and Serve: Remove the baked monkey bread from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes to set. Then carefully invert it onto a serving platter.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy, pull-apart goodness!
Notes
- Make sure to grease the bundt pan well to avoid sticking.
- Using flaky-style biscuit dough enhances the texture of the monkey bread.
- The Alfredo sauce should be evenly poured to ensure the bread is moist and flavorful throughout.
- Letting the bread rest for 5 minutes before serving helps it hold its shape when flipped.
- This recipe can be made with leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.
- Store any leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
