Can I skip the spinach in the alfredo sauce?

Yes, you may skip the spinach in the sauce if you aren't a fan. I personally love the flavor and color it adds.

Can I make this flatbread without the chicken?

Yes, you can skip the chicken and make this a cheesy alfredo flatbread instead. You can also sauté some sliced mushroom and add that instead of chicken for a vegetarian version!

What can I use instead of King's Hawaiian original Hawaiian sweet rolls?

You can replace King's Hawaiian rolls with any other bread that you like. For example, you can get a large ciabatta roll or French baguette and cut it into half. You can also use frozen pizza dough or naan as the base!

How to store this chicken alfredo flatbread?

This flatbread is best eaten fresh. However, you can keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days, and reheat in a toaster oven / regular oven to eat.

Easy Chicken Alfredo Flatbread

Description

The yummiest and easiest chicken alfredo flatbread - crispy and cheesy with a delicious spinach alfredo sauce and juicy grilled chicken

Ingredients

Grilled Chicken:

3-4 chicken tenders (300g, you can also use chicken breast)
3/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or use a mixture of 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 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 (use any kind of plain cream)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated for best results)
1 cup chopped spinach

Assembly:

2 packs King's Hawaiian original Hawaiian sweet rolls (24 rolls; do not separate); or other bread of choice
3-4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Grilled Chicken:

Coat the chicken tenders in the seasonings and olive oil
Heat a pan on medium-high heat
Cook the chicken tenders until they are cooked through and lightly seared on both sides. Be careful not to overcook; it took me about ~4 minutes per side
Rest the tenders on a chopping board for 5 minutes. Then chop them into cubes, and toss them on the chopping board to pick up all the juices. Set aside

Spinach Alfredo Sauce:

Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat
Add the chopped onion and sauté until it softens, ~3-5 minutes
Add the garlic and spices, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
Add the flour and toast it for a minute
Add the milk and cream. Turn the heat to low, and cook the sauce for a few minutes while stirring until it thickens up. You don't want it to be too thick, as it will continue to thicken as it cools
Turn off the heat, and stir in the spinach and parmesan cheese
Taste and adjust as needed

Assembly:

Pre-heat your oven to 350F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper
Divide each sheet of rolls into 2 halves, so you have 4 "flatbread" sheets. Do not divide the rolls. Place them on the baking sheets
Bake the bread for ~8 min or so until it becomes toasted and lightly golden. Remove from the oven
Spread the spinach alfredo sauce on top of the toasted bread
Sprinkle over half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Then evenly distribute the cubed grilled chicken, and top off with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese as well as some thinly sliced onion
Turn your oven to the broil / grill setting (500F with top grill). Place the assembled bread in the oven for broil for ~5-8 minutes until the cheese on top is melted and golden
Slice up, serve and enjoy!

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Notes

You can adjust how much bread you use depending on how heavy you want the toppings to be (e.g., if you want more topping and sauce, you can use 3 halves of the bread rolls instead of all 4)
This flatbread is best eaten fresh! You can prepare the chicken and sauce in advance and assemble and bake the bread in smaller portions so you can always enjoy it fresh

Prep Time: 45 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Category: Dinner / Appetizer
Cuisine: American