Description
Mouthwatering cheesy chicken garlic bread delivers comfort and flavor in one irresistible dish. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and garlic-infused bread create a perfect harmony you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2–3 garlic bread baguettes
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) chicken mini fillets (tenderloins)
- 1 red pepper, very thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
Sauce & Cheese:
- 190 grams (6.7 ounces) jar red pesto
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) bag grated mozzarella & cheddar mix (or just mozzarella)
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, preparing a spacious baking surface for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Sear chicken in a hot skillet with oil, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes until achieving a deep golden exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, sautéing red pepper and onion for approximately 12 minutes until vegetables become tender and translucent. Reincorporate cooked chicken and blend with pesto, then remove from heat.
- Carefully slice garlic baguettes lengthwise, creating a partial opening without separating completely. Position bread on a large baking tray and toast for 7 minutes to enhance crispness.
- Generously distribute the savory chicken and vegetable mixture inside the toasted baguettes, covering evenly with a layer of melting cheese.
- Return filled baguettes to the oven, baking an additional 5-6 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown crust.
- Once completed, slice baguettes into halves or thirds for convenient serving, presenting a delectable cheesy chicken garlic bread experience.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts that are similar in size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F to guarantee safe consumption and juicy meat.
- Pat chicken dry before cooking to achieve better golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Choose a melting cheese like mozzarella or cheddar for optimal gooey texture and rich flavor coverage.
- Replace chicken with tofu or plant-based protein for vegetarian version, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Select fresh, crusty baguettes for maximum crunch and better absorption of filling’s moisture.
- Prep vegetables in uniform sizes to ensure consistent cooking and balanced texture throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg