Description
This Chicken Stuffed French Bread recipe combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy, cheesy mixture inside a hollowed-out French bread loaf. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s a perfect comforting main dish that’s easy to make and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 large French bread loaf, halved lengthwise
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Bread: Hollow out the central part of each half of the French bread loaf carefully, creating space for the filling without breaking the crust.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the ingredients are smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Stuff Bread: Spoon the prepared mixture evenly into the hollowed halves of the French bread, spreading the filling to the edges.
- Bake: Place the stuffed bread on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread is lightly toasted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.
- For a spicy variation, add diced jalapeños to the filling mixture.
- Substitute turkey for chicken if preferred.
- To achieve a crispier top, broil the stuffed bread for the last 2 to 3 minutes of baking.
