Cheesy Chicken Bread Bake
A delicious and hearty dish that combines crispy bread with a creamy, cheesy filling of chicken and spinach, perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large loaf large loaf of crusty bread (like French bread or ciabatta) Choose a sturdy bread to hold the filling.
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Leftover rotisserie chicken works great.
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to customize cheese types.
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (fresh or frozen) Provides a healthy addition.
- 3 pieces green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds aroma and flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt To taste.
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper To taste.
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) For added spice.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing Helps prevent sticking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and hollow out some of the inside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, spinach, green onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Drizzle olive oil on the cut sides of the bread, then fill the halves with the chicken mixture.
- Place the filled bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheeses. You can prepare the filling in advance and store in the fridge.