Description

This Chicken Garlic Bread Sandwich is a delicious and comforting lunch recipe featuring a creamy chicken and cheese filling between slices of garlic buttered bread, baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy-to-make sandwich that combines shredded chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, and herbs inside crispy, buttery bread for a savory, melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for a quick meal or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Filling

2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise or sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste

Bread and Butter

4 slices of thick Italian or French bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the sandwiches.
Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well mixed and creamy.
Make Garlic Butter: In a separate small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with minced garlic and dried Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful garlic butter spread.
Butter Bread Slices: Spread the garlic butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
Assemble Sandwiches: Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a baking sheet. Distribute the chicken mixture evenly over the bread. Top with the remaining two bread slices, buttered side up.
Bake: Bake the sandwiches in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Flip the sandwiches halfway through baking to ensure both sides become golden and crispy, and the filling is heated through and melty.
Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the oven, let them cool slightly, then slice and serve warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon, sautéed onions, or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken filling.
You can also opt to grill the sandwiches in a skillet or panini press as an alternative to baking.