Description
Succulent chicken bacon ranch stuffed bread delivers a mouthwatering explosion of flavor in every irresistible bite. Crispy golden exterior meets creamy, savory filling that promises to satisfy hearty appetites and delight taste buds with its comforting, indulgent profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 slices bacon, crispy and chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Bread and Base:
- 1 loaf french bread or Italian bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for optimal bread preparation.
- Slice the French bread lengthwise, creating a boat-like shape that will cradle the savory filling, being careful not to cut completely through the bottom.
- Gently brush the inside of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, creating a flavorful base that will enhance the overall taste profile.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, crispy chopped bacon, ranch dressing, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt, thoroughly blending all ingredients into a cohesive mixture.
- Generously stuff the prepared bread with the chicken-bacon mixture, ensuring an even distribution that reaches into all corners of the bread cavity.
- Spread the filling to create a smooth, slightly mounded surface, allowing some mixture to peek out for an appetizing presentation.
- Place the stuffed bread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for the cheese to become golden and bubbly and the bread edges to turn crisp and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing the filling to set and the bread to cool slightly before slicing into hearty portions.
- Slice the stuffed bread into diagonal pieces, serving immediately while the cheese is melted and the filling is warm and inviting.
Notes
- Customize the ranch dressing by mixing homemade or store-bought with fresh herbs like chives or dill for an extra flavor boost.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving alternative that adds extra moisture and pre-seasoned taste to the filling.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that maintains creamy texture while reducing overall calories.
- Create a gluten-free option by using gluten-free bread or hollowing out zucchini boats as a low-carb alternative that keeps the delicious filling intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg