Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Printable)

Garlic bread boats stuffed with marinara chicken and melted cheese. A delicious Italian-American dish perfect for any occasion.

# 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 Steps:

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 reserve.
03 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until fully incorporated.
04 - Slice baguettes in half lengthwise. Carefully hollow out the center of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch border to maintain structural integrity.
05 - Spread garlic butter evenly throughout the interior of each bread boat.
06 - Distribute chicken marinara mixture evenly into each prepared bread boat.
07 - Generously cover each filled boat with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
08 - Place stuffed bread on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese melts, bubbles, and achieves golden-brown coloring.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of crispy garlicky bread edges and tender chicken filling hits every craving at once
  • It transforms ordinary leftovers into something that feels like comfort food from a neighborhood spot
  • The assembly comes together faster than waiting for delivery, but tastes infinitely better
02 -
  • Dont skip hollowing out the bread or the filling will overwhelm the crust and everything gets soggy
  • Let the bread boats rest for a few minutes after baking or the cheese will slide right off when you cut them
  • If the tops are browning too fast, tent them loosely with foil for the last few minutes of baking
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge instead of using pre shredded cheese for better melting and flavor
  • Brush the outside of the bread lightly with olive oil before baking for extra crunch
  • Sprinkle a little extra garlic powder over the cheese before baking if you really love garlic flavor
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