This Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread is a deliciously savory pull-apart loaf filled with creamy ranch-seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for sharing, it’s a crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or family dinners!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread
Description
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread is a deliciously savory pull-apart loaf filled with creamy ranch-seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for sharing, it’s a crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or family dinners!
Ingredients
- 1large French bread loaf or Italian bread
- 2cupscooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2cupranch dressing
- 1cupshredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1/2cupcooked bacon, crumbled (about 4–5 strips)
- 1/4cupchopped green onions
- 2 tbspunsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tspgarlic powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.Slice the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center, creating a bread “boat.” Set aside the removed bread to use as breadcrumbs or discard.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Slice the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center, creating a bread “boat.” Set aside the removed bread to use as breadcrumbs or discard.
- Make the Filling:In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Stir until well combined.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Stir until well combined.
- Fill the Bread:Spoon the chicken mixture into the hollowed-out bread loaf, pressing down gently to fill it evenly.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the hollowed-out bread loaf, pressing down gently to fill it evenly.
- Add the Garlic Butter:In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the garlic butter over the top and edges of the bread loaf.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the garlic butter over the top and edges of the bread loaf.
- Bake:Place the stuffed bread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crispy.
- Place the stuffed bread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crispy.
- Serve:Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Slice into pieces and serve warm.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Slice into pieces and serve warm.
Notes
Add veggies:Mix in chopped bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
Make it spicy:Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the filling.
Storage:Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
