Description
This Chicken Bread Recipe is a unique and comforting dish that combines deliciously seasoned chicken with the heartiness of bread. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or special occasions, it’s an easy way to create a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 loaf of bread (such as French or Italian)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella, or your favorite)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- Optional: fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, celery, onion, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice the bread lengthwise, hollowing out the insides to form a ‘boat’.
- Evenly fill the hollowed bread with the chicken mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread to hold the filling.
- Don’t overfill to avoid sogginess.
- Feel free to customize your filling with additional veggies or spices.
- Keep an eye on the baking time for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the loaf
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken bread, chicken filled bread, savory bread, comfort food, homemade chicken bread