Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Printable View)

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

# What You 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

# How To Make It:

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, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until fully blended.
04 - Slice baguettes lengthwise in half. Hollow out the center of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch border to create boat-shaped vessels for filling.
05 - Spread garlic butter mixture evenly inside each bread boat.
06 - Distribute chicken marinara mixture evenly into each prepared bread boat.
07 - Generously layer mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken filling in each 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 -
  • The combination of garlicky buttery bread and savory chicken filling is pure comfort food magic
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a main dish with a simple side salad
  • Uses up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for an easy weeknight upgrade
02 -
  • Do not skip hollowing out the bread or you will not have enough room for the filling
  • Let the bread boats rest a few minutes before slicing or the cheese will slide right off
  • The bread can get soggy if assembled too far ahead, so fill them just before baking
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to carefully hollow out the bread without cutting through the bottom crust
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of using pre grated for better melting and flavor
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