Description
A crispy French bread topped with barbecue sauce, chicken, and melted cheese—a quick, flavorful meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the halved French bread on the baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Spread barbecue sauce evenly over both halves of the bread.
- In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with garlic powder and smoked paprika.
- Layer the seasoned chicken over the barbecue sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Add sliced red onions on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and let cool for 2 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use any barbecue sauce you love—honey BBQ for sweetness or spicy BBQ for extra kick.
- Swap mozzarella with cheddar or gouda for a different cheesy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
