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Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread

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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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Stir until well combined.
  6. Fill the Bread:Spoon the chicken mixture into the hollowed-out bread loaf, pressing down gently to fill it evenly.
  7. Spoon the chicken mixture into the hollowed-out bread loaf, pressing down gently to fill it evenly.
  8. 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.
  9. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the garlic butter over the top and edges of the bread loaf.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Serve:Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Slice into pieces and serve warm.
  13. 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.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-stuffed-bread/