Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Print Version)

Golden garlic bread boats filled with tender chicken in marinara, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan for a hearty meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

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

→ Assembly

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

# Directions:

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 reserve.
03 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until fully incorporated.
04 - Slice baguettes lengthwise in half. Hollow out the center of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch border to create bread boats.
05 - Spread garlic butter mixture evenly inside each bread boat.
06 - Distribute chicken marinara filling evenly among all bread boats.
07 - Generously distribute mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over each filled bread boat.
08 - Place stuffed bread on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Its like garlic bread and chicken parmesan had a delicious baby that feeds a crowd
  • The bread soaks up all that sauce while staying perfectly crisp on the edges
02 -
  • Dont hollow out the bread too much or the boats might collapse under the weight of the filling
  • Room temperature butter spreads much more easily without tearing the soft bread inside
03 -
  • Buy slightly longer baguettes than you think you need since some length gets lost in hollowing
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of using pre grated for better melting and deeper flavor
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