Chicken and Basil Alfredo Toast Melts Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Chicken and Basil Alfredo Toast Melts Recipe combines tender chicken with a creamy Alfredo sauce and fresh basil, all layered on crispy toast. It’s a quick and satisfying dish perfect for lunch or dinner.

The recipe is simple to follow and features basic cooking techniques, making it accessible for home cooks. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste.

Delicious Chicken and Basil Alfredo Toast Melts

These toast melts feature grilled chicken topped with a rich Alfredo sauce and fresh basil, all melted together on toasted bread. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 slices of thick bread (like sourdough or ciabatta)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toast the Bread: Brush each slice of bread with olive oil on one side and place them on a baking sheet, oil side down. Toast in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Assemble the Toast Melts: Remove the bread from the oven. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly onto each slice of toasted bread. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Melt the Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.