Hollowed baguettes filled with seasoned chicken marinara, garlic butter, and melted cheese blend for a hearty handheld meal.
# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken Filling
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
→ For the 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
→ For 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 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cooked chicken, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
04 - Slice baguettes in half lengthwise. Hollow out center leaving 1/2-inch border to create boats.
05 - Spread garlic butter mixture evenly inside each bread boat.
06 - Distribute chicken marinara mixture evenly among bread boats.
07 - Generously top each boat with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
08 - Place on baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
09 - Let cool 5 minutes. Slice and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
