Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the garlic bread bowls
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Cut the tops off each bread loaf and hollow out the center, leaving about 2 cm (¾ inch) of bread around the edges to keep them sturdy. Reserve the bread centers for dipping or breadcrumbs.
In a bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and Parmesan. Spread generously inside and around each bread bowl.
Place on a baking tray and bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside.
2. Cook the turkey bacon
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the flavorful fat in the pan.
3. Cook the chicken
In the same skillet, add diced chicken. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
4. Sauté vegetables
Add butter to the skillet. Stir in onions and mushrooms. Cook for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Build the stroganoff sauce
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps.
Add cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes, until thick and silky.
6. Combine everything
Return chicken and turkey bacon to the skillet. Stir until fully coated in sauce. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Stuff the bread bowls
Spoon the hot, cheesy stroganoff mixture generously into each garlic bread bowl. Top with extra cheese if desired.
8. Final bake
Return filled bread bowls to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
9. Serve immediately
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot while the bread is crispy and the filling is irresistibly creamy.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve with a fresh green salad
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Add roasted vegetables on the side
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Perfect as a main dish for dinner parties
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Ideal for cold evenings and special occasions
Pro Tips for Best Results
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Use thick, crusty bread so bowls don’t collapse
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Dice chicken evenly for consistent cooking
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Don’t boil the sauce — keep it gently simmering
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Serve immediately for best texture
Variations
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Beef Stroganoff Version: Replace chicken with beef strips
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Spicy Twist: Add chili flakes or hot sauce
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Mushroom-Only: Skip meat for a vegetarian version
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Extra Cheesy: Add cream cheese for ultra richness
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