ITALIAN CHICKEN CHEESY BREAD

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Italian Chicken Cheesy Bread - easy cheesy bread that quickly becomes a meal, all thanks to grilled chicken, sweet red pepper sauce, tomatoes and lots of cheese!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Italian bread loaf
1/2 large red bell pepper (sliced)
1 boneless skinless chicken breast
8 oz container of plain Greek yogurt
Shredded 6 Cheese Italian
1 large fresh tomato
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
salt and pepper
chopped parsley (optional for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with a parchment paper or a aluminum foil.
  • Slice the bread lengthwise and place both pieces on the prepared sheet.
  • Preheat a counter top griddle to a medium heat. Spray with an olive oil cooking spray.
  • Arrange the red pepper slices on the griddle and grill until softened.
  • Remove the peppers from the griddle and place on a small plate to cool.
  • Season the chicken and arrange on a griddle. You can slice the chicken breast in half lenghtwise for a faster cooking.
  • Turn off the griddle and remove the chicken from the griddle and place on a plate to cool, until it's safe to touch.
  • Place grilled pepper in a food processor. Add 4 oz. of Greek yogurt, a dash of salt and pepper and process until smooth. Flecks of pepper in the sauce are good.
  • Spread the sauce on both pieces of bread.
  • Slice or shred the chicken and arrange on top of the sauce.
  • Slice the tomato into a large yet thin slices and arrange them on top of the chicken.
  • Top it with the shredded cheese.
  • Bake the bread for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a cutting board to cool to room temperature.
  • Place the remaining 4oz. of Greek yogurt and minced garlic in a small food processor. Add a dash of salt and pepper and process until smooth, about 10 to 12 seconds. Place the sauce in a small bowl.
  • Slice and serve garnished with chopped parsley and along the garlic yogurt aioli for dipping.

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