Description
Indulge in a cheesy and savory delight with this Chicken Stuffed French Bread recipe. A perfect blend of tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and flavorful seasonings, all baked to golden perfection inside a French bread loaf. This dish is sure to become a family favorite for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions or chives
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and hollow out the center of each half, leaving about 1/2-inch shell around the edges. Set aside the removed bread.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, green onions, and bacon. Mix until fully combined.
- Fill Bread: Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bread halves. Place the filled halves on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, let rest for a few minutes, then slice into pieces and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for easy prep.
- Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- This recipe works well with ciabatta or baguette-style loaves too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
