Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1.25 tsp salt
• 2 eggs (Large, room temperature; for the dough)
• 0.75 cup whole milk (Warm)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter (Very soft)
• 2 tbsp oil (For the dough)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For the dough)
• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream (For the dough)
• 1 lb boneless chicken breast
• salt (To taste, for seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• 0.5 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the chicken filling)
• 0.5 cup cream cheese
• 1 tbsp sour cream (Optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander (Chopped)
• 1 bell pepper (Finely diced)
• 0.5 yellow onion (Diced)
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tbsp oil (For cooking the chicken)
• 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (For assembling the rolls)
• 1 egg (For the egg wash)
• 2 tbsp milk (For the egg wash)
• 2 tbsp butter (Melted, for the glaze)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the warm whole milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture stand for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.

2. 2

   Add the two eggs, dough oil, Greek yogurt or sour cream, dough garlic powder, salt, and very soft butter. Mix well.

3. 3

   Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms.

4. 4

   Knead the dough in a stand mixer for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Add a little flour only if the dough is too sticky.

5. 5

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

6. 6

   Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, red chili powder, red chili flakes, and garlic powder.

7. 7

   Heat the cooking oil in a pan. Add the seasoned chicken and cook it on both sides for 10 minutes total, flipping it during cooking.

8. 8

   Add the water, cover the pan, and continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked.

9. 9

   Shred the cooked chicken. Stir in the diced bell pepper, diced onion, and chopped coriander.

10. 10

    Turn the heat to low. Mix in the cream cheese and optional sour cream until the filling is creamy.

11. 11

    Punch down the risen dough. Divide it into equal-sized balls and roll each ball flat.

12. 12

    Place shredded mozzarella and some chicken filling in the center of each rolled dough piece. Fold the sides over the filling and seal tightly.

13. 13

    Place the filled breads on a lined baking tray. Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes.

14. 14

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

15. 15

    Mix the egg and milk for the egg wash, then brush it over the risen breads.

16. 16

    Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.

17. 17

    Immediately brush the baked breads with melted butter. Serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify the number of dough portions or the exact amount of filling per bread. It also does not provide a specific chicken doneness temperature; cook until fully cooked as stated.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• baked
• chicken
• stuffed bread
• savory
• comfort food