Description
This Chicken Stuffed French Bread recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines flavorful shredded chicken with creamy cheeses, all stuffed into a French bread loaf and baked to melty perfection. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 large French bread loaf
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and hollow out some of the center.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté garlic and onion until soft and fragrant.
- Make the Filling: Mix chicken, sautéed onion, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, seasonings, and cheeses.
- Fill the Bread: Spoon the mixture into the bread halves.
- Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
