Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Print View)

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

# 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

# Method:

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 reserve.
03 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until evenly incorporated.
04 - Split baguettes lengthwise, then carefully excavate the interior crumb, maintaining a 1/2-inch border to create sturdy vessels.
05 - Distribute garlic butter evenly across the interior surface of each bread boat.
06 - Distribute chicken marinara filling evenly among the prepared bread boats.
07 - Generously layer mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken filling in each boat.
08 - Position stuffed bread on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything you love about chicken parm but baked inside buttery garlic bread
  • Uses up leftover chicken so it feels smart and thrifty
  • The cheese pull alone is worth the effort
02 -
  • Scooping out too much bread makes the boats collapse, so leave enough structure to hold everything
  • The filling can be made ahead and refrigerated, making assembly a breeze later
03 -
  • Place a cooling rack under your baking sheet to help air circulate and keep the bottom crust from getting soggy
  • Let the bread boats rest for those crucial 5 minutes or the filling will slide right out when you cut them
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