Chicken Broccoli Bread Boats

Recipe for homemade Chicken Broccoli Bread Boats. French bread stuffed with chicken, broccoli florets and loaded with cheese then baked. The bread boats are like homemade pizza but so much easier to make. 

If you like the combination of broccoli and chicken, try our Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast!

chicken broccoli boats-

Using French bread as a base for pizza is such a great idea. You skip making the dough and the extra time necessary for rising. Just add your favorite toppings and bake.

This stuffed French bread is like having pizza but so much better!  Cooked chicken with a combination of broccoli florets, tomatoes mixed with cheese and a creamy garlic Parmesan mayo. Once baked, the mixture is so flavorful and just perfect for an afternoon snack for kids or a lazy dinner for the family.

how to make chicken broccoli bread boats-

• Cut broccoli into small florets, cube tomatoes and finely chop the onion.
• Combine all of the ingredients for the filling.
• Cut the top off the French bread and push the center of loaf down to create an opening. Slice loaf in half. 
• Stuff the French bread with the chicken broccoli filling.
• Bake until bread is toasted, the filling cooked and cheese melts.
• ENJOY, friends!

what kind of cheese do I use?

You can use your favorite shredded cheese, or whatever you have on hand. Mexican, Four Cheese, Colby Jack or a mixture of Mild Chadder with Mozzarella will all work great.

I hope you loved these Stuffed French Bread Boats! Don’t forget to leave us feedback in the comments if you try this recipe! 🙂

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Chicken Broccoli Bread Boats

Stuffed French Bread with a Chicken Broccoli and Cheese Filling. Perfect for a quick lunch or lazy dinner.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken broccoli

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 817kcal

Ingredients

• 1 French bread loaf

Filling-

• 1 ½ cups broccoli florets, cut into small florets
• 1 (10 oz) canned chicken breast
• ½ medium onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup tomatoes, cubed
• 1 1/3 cup shredded cheese
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• ½ tsp hot sauce (Sriracha, Tabasco or Red Hot)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 365°F.
• Combine all of the ingredients for the filling.
• Cut the top of the French bread off. Push down on the sides of the bread to create a larger opening.
• Distribute the filling onto the bread.
• Bake for 17-20 minutes, until bread reaches desired crispiness and top of filling becomes golden.
• Cut into desired pieces and enjoy. Drizzle hot sauce for added spiciness, optional.

Notes

Drizzle with additional hot sauce for added spiciness. 

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Broccoli Bread Boats

Amount Per Serving

Calories 817 Calories from Fat 396

% Daily Value*

Fat 44g68%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Cholesterol 82mg27%

Sodium 1537mg67%

Potassium 436mg12%

Carbohydrates 62g21%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 40g80%

Vitamin A 790IU16%

Vitamin C 34.5mg42%

Calcium 292mg29%

Iron 5.1mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.