Description
Chicken bacon ranch stuffed bread brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table with its irresistible combination of savory ingredients. Melted cheese, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Ingredients:
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken (roughly chopped)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Cheese and Dairy Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
- 1 8 ounces (226 grams) package chive and onion cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Bread and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 16-inch loaf Italian bread
- 1 cup bottled ranch salad dressing
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 medium green onions (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Create a creamy base by blending cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic salt, and onion powder using a hand mixer until smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate chopped rotisserie chicken, crumbled bacon, green onions, and one portion of shredded cheese into the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully slice the Italian bread horizontally, hollowing out the center of each half to create space for the filling.
- Layer the bottom bread half with one portion of shredded cheese, then spread the chicken-bacon mixture completely from edge to edge, covering with remaining cheese.
- Gently place the top bread half over the filling, sealing the ingredients inside.
- Thoroughly brush the exterior of the stuffed loaf with melted butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Wrap the loaf securely in foil and position on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until thoroughly heated and cheese melts completely.
- Unwrap foil during the final 5 minutes of baking to allow bread to crisp and develop a golden exterior.
- Allow the loaf to rest for 5 minutes, which helps set the filling and makes slicing easier.
- Cut into 1-inch servings and serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor and time-saving convenience during preparation.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature to create smoother, easier-to-blend filling.
- Customize the heat level by adding red pepper flakes or jalapeños for extra kick.
- Gluten-free option: Replace Italian bread with gluten-free bread or use lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 507 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg