Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Printable)

Golden garlic bread boats filled with tender chicken, marinara sauce, and melted cheese—a delicious Italian-American comfort food.

# 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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and 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, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until fully combined.
04 - Slice baguettes in half lengthwise, then carefully hollow out the center of each half to create a boat shape, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.
05 - Spread garlic butter evenly inside each bread boat, coating the entire interior surface.
06 - Fill each bread boat with the chicken marinara mixture, distributing evenly and pressing gently to ensure even filling.
07 - Top each filled boat generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
08 - Place stuffed bread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its the genius hybrid of two comfort foods you never knew you needed to combine
  • The crispy garlicky bread edges stay perfectly crunchy while the inside becomes tender and sauce soaked
  • Everything happens in one pan with minimal hands on time for maximum reward
02 -
  • Do not skip hollowing out the bread or the filling will overflow and make a mess of your baking sheet
  • The bread should feel slightly warm when spreading the garlic butter so it absorbs better without tearing
  • Let the stuffed bread rest for those crucial 5 minutes or the cheese will slide right off when you cut it
03 -
  • Save the bread you hollow out and pulse it into breadcrumbs for another recipe
  • Space the bread boats evenly on the baking sheet so heat circulates properly
  • The cheese should be completely melted with some golden brown spots for best flavor
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