Pesto Chicken Stuffed Garlic Bread : Cheesy, Savory, and Totally Addictive
This isn’t your average garlic bread. Pesto Chicken Stuffed Garlic Bread takes it to the next level—crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy inside. Hollowed-out French bread is filled with a decadent mix of chicken, pesto, Alfredo sauce, and melty cheese, then baked to golden perfection and sliced for sharing. It’s the kind of dish that disappears the second it hits the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 slices 1x
Ingredients
1 large French bread loaf
2 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken
¾ cup prepared pesto
1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced
Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
Slice the top off the French bread and hollow out the inside, leaving a sturdy shell.
In a bowl, mix chicken, pesto, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan until combined.
Stuff the mixture tightly into the hollowed bread. Press down to pack it in evenly.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter and garlic. Brush over the top of the bread.
Wrap loosely in foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 5–7 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Let cool slightly before slicing into thick pieces. Garnish with red pepper flakes or basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g