# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 large round sourdough loaf (about 1 lb)
→ Filling
02 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
→ Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a serrated knife, cut the sourdough loaf in a crosshatch pattern with 1-inch cubes, slicing almost to the base without cutting through the bottom.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, mayonnaise, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly blended.
04 - Gently pull apart the bread sections and stuff the chicken-cheese mixture evenly into the cuts.
05 - Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the stuffed bread, ensuring it seeps into the crevices.
06 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped chives over the top.
07 - Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet and loosely cover with foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
08 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
09 - Allow the bread to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm. Pull apart pieces as desired.
