Spinach Artichoke French Bread Pizza Recipe
This Spinach Artichoke French Bread Pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make dish combining creamy spinach and artichoke filling with melted cheeses atop a crispy French bread base. Perfect for a savory snack or a casual meal, this recipe blends classic appetizer flavors with the comfort of pizza.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 14 ounce can quartered artichokes, drained and roughly chopped
- 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles, drained
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie or baked seasoned chicken
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Bread
- 1 loaf French bread
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to prepare for baking your French bread pizzas.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, thawed spinach, diced green chiles, shredded chicken, Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare French Bread: Carefully slice the loaf of French bread lengthwise down the center to create two halves. Scoop out some of the soft interior to create a well for the filling without puncturing the crust.
- Fill Bread Halves: Evenly divide the prepared spinach and artichoke mixture between the two bread halves, spreading it out to cover the surface evenly.
- Bake: Place the filled bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Bake until the cheese is completely melted and the tops have turned a golden brown color.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice into portions, and serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the thawed spinach to prevent a soggy pizza.
- You can substitute the rotisserie chicken with cooked ground chicken or omit for a vegetarian option (without chicken).
- Using a good-quality French bread with a crunchy crust enhances the texture contrast with the creamy filling.
- For a spicier variation, add extra diced green chiles or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Keywords: Spinach Artichoke, French Bread Pizza, Easy Pizza Recipe, Chicken Pizza, Appetizer Pizza
