Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Printable version)

Hollowed baguettes filled with seasoned chicken marinara and melted Italian cheeses, baked until golden and bubbly.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1 cup marinara sauce
03 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
04 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garlic Bread Base

06 - 2 large baguettes or 4 small demi-baguettes
07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

11 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cooked chicken, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt in small bowl until fully incorporated.
04 - Slice baguettes lengthwise. Hollow out center leaving 1/2-inch border to form boats.
05 - Divide garlic butter evenly among bread boat interiors.
06 - Distribute chicken marinara mixture evenly into each prepared bread boat.
07 - Generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over filling.
08 - Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese melts, bubbles, and turns golden brown.
09 - Cool 5 minutes. Slice crosswise and serve hot, garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary garlic bread into a meal-worthy masterpiece that feels like a treat.
  • The combination of tender chicken, zesty marinara, and three kinds of cheese hits every comfort food craving.
02 -
  • Hollowing out the bread too aggressively will cause the filling to spill out during baking, so leave enough structural support.
  • Letting the boats rest for those five minutes after baking prevents the molten cheese from sliding off when you slice them.
03 -
  • Use a serrated bread knife in a gentle sawing motion to avoid tearing the bread when creating the boats.
  • Grate your own cheese from blocks for the smoothest, most luscious melt.
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