Description
This crispy, cheesy Chicken Alfredo Flatbread is packed with grilled chicken, a creamy spinach Alfredo sauce, and melty mozzarella on toasted Hawaiian sweet rolls. A quick and easy dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
Grilled Chicken
- 3–4 chicken tenders (300g, or use chicken breast)
- 3/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix oregano and parsley)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Spinach Alfredo Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or any plain cream)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated for best results)
- 1 cup chopped spinach
Assembly
- 2 packs Hawaiian sweet rolls (24 rolls, kept together)
- 3–4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Grilled Chicken
- Coat the chicken tenders in the seasonings and olive oil.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 4 minutes per side, until lightly seared and fully cooked.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then chop into small cubes. Toss the cubes on the chopping board to absorb the juices. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Spinach Alfredo Sauce
- Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the garlic, salt, black pepper, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
- Slowly pour in the milk and cream, then reduce heat to low. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly (about 3 minutes).
- Remove from heat, then stir in the chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 3: Assemble the Flatbread
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls into four large flatbread sheets, keeping them intact. Place on baking sheets.
- Toast in the oven for 8 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from the oven.
- Spread the spinach Alfredo sauce evenly over the toasted bread.
- Sprinkle over half the mozzarella, then add the chopped grilled chicken.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 4: Bake & Serve
- Switch the oven to broil/grill setting (500°F / 260°C).
- Place the flatbread in the oven and broil for 5-8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal
Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor
Pair with a light soup for a cozy dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15G
- Cholesterol: 50mg