Description
Succulent chicken bacon ranch stuffed bread delivers a mouthwatering explosion of classic flavor combinations. Melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tender chicken nestled in golden bread promise pure comfort and satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Bread and Seasonings:
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Thoroughly warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) to create an ideal baking environment for the stuffed bread.
- Carefully slice the French bread longitudinally, creating two equal halves with a sturdy exterior shell.
- Excavate the bread’s interior, leaving a substantial one-inch border to support the rich filling.
- Combine shredded chicken, crispy bacon pieces, tangy ranch dressing, melted mozzarella, and finely chopped green onions in a mixing vessel.
- Gently pack the flavorful mixture into each bread half, ensuring an even distribution and compact arrangement.
- Generously crown the stuffed bread with shredded cheddar, allowing for complete coverage of the filling.
- Craft a savory butter glaze by whisking melted butter with aromatic garlic powder and dried parsley.
- Delicately brush the herbed butter across the bread’s surface, enhancing its golden potential.
- Transfer the prepared bread to a baking sheet, positioning in the preheated oven.
- Bake until the cheese transforms into a molten, bubbling landscape and the edges turn a tempting golden brown, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Allow the stuffed bread to rest momentarily, permitting the ingredients to settle and flavors to harmonize.
- Slice into generous portions and serve while warm, revealing the sumptuous interior with each cut.
Notes
- Select bread with firm structure to prevent soggy filling and maintain crispy exterior while baking.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked and shredded finely to distribute evenly throughout stuffing mixture.
- Pre-cook bacon until extra crispy to prevent soggy texture and enhance overall crunch factor in final dish.
- Consider using rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation and guaranteed tender meat consistency.
- Replace French bread with gluten-free bread or hollowed zucchini boats for low-carb alternative.
- Add extra heat by incorporating diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes into filling for spice lovers.
- Pat chicken and bacon dry before mixing to prevent excess moisture from making bread soggy.
- Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, then baked just before serving for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg