Description
Savor the irresistible chicken bacon ranch stuffed bread, a mouthwatering blend of hearty ingredients that delivers comfort in every bite. Melted cheese, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch sauce promise a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 slices bacon, crumbled
Dairy:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Bread and Seasonings:
- 1 loaf french bread
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick preparation.
- Slice the french bread lengthwise, creating a boat-like shape that will serve as the vessel for the savory filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chives, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt, thoroughly blending all ingredients into a cohesive mixture.
- Generously spread the chicken-bacon mixture into the bread’s center, ensuring even distribution and completely filling the bread’s interior.
- Carefully close the bread, pressing the edges gently to seal the filling inside and create a compact stuffed loaf.
- Place the stuffed bread on the prepared baking sheet, positioning it seam-side down to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown and crispy, and the cheese melts completely, creating a bubbling, appetizing surface.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread rest for 5 minutes to allow the filling to set and prevent burning.
- Slice into thick portions and serve warm, revealing the delectable chicken and bacon filling inside.
Notes
- Choose a sturdy french bread that can hold the hearty filling without falling apart or becoming soggy during baking.
- Shred chicken while it’s still warm for easier mixing and more even distribution throughout the filling.
- Drain bacon thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the filling too oily or soggy inside the bread.
- Experiment with low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon for a lighter, healthier version of this indulgent recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg