Garlic bread boats filled with shredded chicken, marinara, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Ready in 45 minutes.
# 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until fully combined.
04 - Slice baguettes in half lengthwise. Carefully hollow out the center of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch border to form boats for filling.
05 - Distribute garlic butter evenly inside each bread boat, coating the interior surface.
06 - Spoon chicken marinara mixture into each bread boat, distributing evenly across all pieces.
07 - Generously cover each filled bread boat with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
08 - Place stuffed bread on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
