Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Printable)

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

# 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. Carefully hollow out the center of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch border to form boats for filling.
05 - Distribute garlic butter evenly inside each bread boat.
06 - Distribute chicken marinara mixture evenly among the bread boats.
07 - Generously layer mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over each filled bread boat.
08 - Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts, bubbles, and achieves golden-brown color.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve hot, garnishing with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It offers the perfect balance of crunchy garlic bread and gooey chicken parmesan flavors.
  • It is easy to assemble in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
  • The "boat" design makes it a fun, portable snack for game days or gatherings.
02 -
  • Always check labels for hidden allergens like wheat or milk if you are using store-bought bread or pre-shredded cheeses.
  • Allow the stuffed bread to cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing; this helps the cheese set and makes for much cleaner cuts.
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