Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Printable)

Crispy garlic bread hollows stuffed with seasoned chicken marinara and melted Italian cheeses for a satisfying Italian-American comfort dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the 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

→ For the 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

→ For 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat the 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 well and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until fully combined.
04 - Slice the baguettes in half lengthwise, then hollow out some of the bread in the center to create a boat for the filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Spread the garlic butter evenly inside each bread boat.
06 - Fill each bread boat with the chicken marinara mixture, distributing evenly among all pieces.
07 - Top generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
08 - Place the stuffed bread on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
09 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Every bite gives you that perfect crunch of garlicky bread followed by tender chicken in marinara
  • Its dinner party impressive but comes together in under an hour with mostly pantry ingredients
02 -
  • The bread will get soggy if you skip the step of hollowing it out—create space for the filling
  • Let the boats rest 5 minutes after baking or the cheese will pull off when you slice them
03 -
  • Save the bread you hollow out and pulse it into breadcrumbs for another recipe
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of using pre-grated for better melting
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