Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Printer-friendly)

Golden garlic bread boats filled with tender chicken in marinara, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

# 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

→ Cheese Topping

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 a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until fully incorporated.
04 - Slice baguettes lengthwise in half. Using a spoon, carefully hollow out the center of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch border intact.
05 - Distribute garlic butter evenly across the interior of each bread boat.
06 - Spoon chicken marinara mixture into each bread boat, dividing equally and spreading to the edges.
07 - Cover each filled boat generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
08 - Place prepared bread on baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Transforms yesterday's chicken into something that feels like a treat from an Italian bakery
  • The bread boat trick keeps everything tidy while maximizing the cheese to bread ratio
02 -
  • Hollowing out too much bread makes the boats fragile and prone to collapsing
  • Letting the bread boats rest for those five minutes prevents the filling from sliding out when you slice them
03 -
  • Save the bread you hollow out and toast it for croutons or breadcrumbs
  • Use a serrated knife in a gentle sawing motion to avoid tearing the bread crust
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