Chicken Spinach Alfredo-Stuffed French Bread

Prep 20 min
Total 55 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 12

Packed full of cheesy, creamy deliciousness, this stuffed and toasted French bread is perfect to serve as an appetizer or for dinner.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated April 10, 2017

Ingredients

1

loaf French bread (16 oz)
1/2

cup chopped roasted red bell pepper, thoroughly drained and patted dry
2

teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1

cup packed baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2

cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1

jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
1/4

teaspoon salt
1/4

teaspoon pepper
1

cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray.
2

Using serrated knife, cut French bread in half, and cut each half lengthwise through center. Hollow out each piece, removing bread and leaving 1/2-inch shell. Cut removed bread portions into 1-inch pieces, and set aside.
3

In large bowl, mix roasted red bell pepper, garlic, spinach, chicken, Alfredo sauce, salt, pepper and reserved bread pieces; mix well. Spoon mixture into French bread shells, and sprinkle with cheese; place on cookie sheet.
4

Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until heated through and cheese has melted. To serve, cut bread crosswise into 2-inch slices.

Alfredo sauce comes in different varieties. Pick your favorite.
French bread loaves vary in size and shape. Be sure to pick a 16-oz loaf for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 300
Calories from Fat: 140

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 16g; 24%
Saturated Fat 9g 45% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 65mg; 21%
Sodium: 810mg; 34%
Potassium: 160mg; 5%
Total Carbohydrate: 25g; 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 2g
Protein: 15g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%
Vitamin C: 4%; 4%
Calcium: 15%; 15%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;