Crispy outside, molten and cheesy inside — this Chicken & Shrimp Stuffed Bread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. A crusty baguette is loaded with juicy chicken, plump shrimp, and creamy melted cheese, brushed with garlic butter and baked until golden. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or anytime you want serious comfort food with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 large baguette or French loaf
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Hollow the bread: Slice the top third off the baguette lengthwise and scoop out most of the soft interior, leaving a 1/2-inch shell.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the diced chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper, then cook 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add the shrimp: Add the chopped shrimp and half the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Fold in the warm chicken and shrimp mixture.
- Stuff the loaf: Spoon the filling generously into the hollowed baguette, mounding it slightly. Replace the bread top.
- Garlic butter finish: Stir the remaining garlic into the melted butter and brush it all over the outside of the loaf.
- Bake until golden: Bake 18–22 minutes until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is bubbling at the edges.
- Rest and slice: Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into thick pieces and serve warm.
Pro tip: Warm the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing so the filling blends silky-smooth with no lumps.
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Estimated nutrition per serving: 520 calories (est.)
