Creamy Mustard Chicken French Bread Pizza

I love how easy french bread pizzas are to pull together and I love the texture of the crunchy yet soft bread with the toppings. I've made a few before, but this one was definitely the most flavorful.

French bread, a creamy/mustard spread, marinated chicken, mushrooms, cilantro and a honey dijon sauce take this "pizza" to a whole new level.

You'll think you're eating at a fancy restaurant and your family/friends won't believe what you've created.

This is definitely a richer pizza with the cream cheese base, but that's what makes it unique and tasty.

Creamy Mustard Chicken French Bread Pizza

Adapted from Carlsbad Cravings

1 loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwise

1 chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 1/2 cups THINLY sliced mushrooms

6 oz. cream cheese

3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup cheddar cheese

Cilantro garnish 

Honey Dijon Marinade/Sauce

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 Tbsp. honey

1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 1/2 Tbsp.yellow mustard

1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce

2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. sour cream

1/2 tsp. Cajun spice

1/4 tsp. salt

1. Whisk Honey Dijon Marinade/Sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl. Add two tablespoons marinade to a freezer bag along with chicken. Marinate 30 minutes – 8 hours. Refrigerate unused Honey Dijon Sauce separately.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

3. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until cooked through. Stir in one tablespoon reserved Honey Dijon Sauce. Set aside.

4. Microwave cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until completely smooth. Whisk in 2 tablespoons Honey Dijon Sauce. Spread this Honey Dijon Cream Cheese evenly over each half of french bread. Evenly top with mushrooms, followed by chicken, then cheeses.

5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.

6. Drizzle each french bread with any remaining Honey Dijon Sauce. Garnish with cilantro.