Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Printable)

Golden garlic bread boats filled with tender chicken in marinara sauce, topped with gooey 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix cooked chicken, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Combine thoroughly and reserve.
03 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until completely combined.
04 - Slice baguettes lengthwise in half. Carefully hollow out the interior of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch border to form boats for filling.
05 - Distribute garlic butter evenly across the interior surface of each bread boat.
06 - Spoon chicken marinara mixture into each bread boat, distributing evenly across all portions.
07 - Generously layer mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken filling on each bread boat.
08 - Place stuffed bread on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of crispy garlic bread edges and tender chicken filling creates the most incredible texture contrast
  • It transforms leftover chicken into something that feels special and indulgent
02 -
  • Do not skip hollowing out the bread or you will end up with a sad, soggy situation
  • The bread needs to be slightly stale or toasted briefly first, otherwise it cannot support all that filling
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese from a block for the smoothest melt
  • Let the bread boats cool for at least five minutes or the filling will slide right out when you cut them
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