Gooey pull-apart bread infused with shredded chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, and herbs for sharing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread
01 - 1 large round sourdough loaf (approximately 1 lb)
→ Filling
02 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
03 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
11 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
→ Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
02 - Using a serrated knife, cut the sourdough loaf in a crosshatch pattern, slicing nearly to the base but not fully through, forming 1-inch cubes.
03 - Combine shredded chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, mayonnaise, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
04 - Carefully pull apart the bread sections and evenly distribute the chicken-cheese mixture into the cuts.
05 - Drizzle melted butter over the stuffed bread to fill the crevices, then sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped chives on top if desired.
06 - Place the loaf on the prepared sheet, loosely cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm by pulling apart sections.
