Crispy garlic bread boats filled with chicken, marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A delicious Italian-American comfort dish perfect as an appetizer or main.
# 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, combine cooked chicken, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and reserve.
03 - In a small bowl, combine 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 - Distribute garlic butter evenly inside each bread boat, coating the entire interior surface.
06 - Spoon chicken marinara mixture into each bread boat, distributing filling evenly across all boats.
07 - Top each filled bread boat generously with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
08 - Place prepared bread on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 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.
