Description
Indulge in the delightful Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Bread Boat Recipe, a fun and interactive dish that is perfect for gatherings or family dinners. This scrumptious creation features crispy fried chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese, all nestled in a golden bread boat. Not only does it serve as a delicious meal, but its show-stopping presentation makes it a centerpiece that brings everyone together. Customize it to suit your taste with your favorite veggies or spices and enjoy this comforting dish that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Italian bread loaf
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and Italian breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Hollow out the Italian bread loaf, brushing the inside with melted butter.
- Layer marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, fried chicken pieces, remaining marinara, and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley alongside extra marinara for dipping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg