Description
A savory, pull-apart bread filled with tender chicken, melted cheese, and herbs, perfect for sharing as a main dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the chicken and cheese mixture evenly down the center third of the dough.
- Make diagonal cuts along both sides of the dough, about 1 inch apart, leaving the center filling intact. Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided pattern.
- Transfer the braided bread to the prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and dough is cooked through. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.