Description
Savory Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread delivers a mouthwatering blend of classic flavors wrapped in golden, crispy pastry. Cheese-laden chicken and crisp bacon mingle with cool ranch, creating an irresistible handheld feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, roughly chopped
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package chive and onion cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Bread and Seasonings:
- 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
- Whip cream cheese with tangy Ranch dressing, infusing it with aromatic garlic salt and zesty onion powder until velvety smooth.
- Fold tender, diced chicken, crispy crumbled bacon, and vibrant green onions into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Slice Italian bread horizontally, gently excavating the interior to create a generous cavity for the decadent filling.
- Generously sprinkle a layer of sharp cheese across the bread’s base, creating a molten foundation.
- Lavishly spread the chicken-bacon amalgamation over the cheese foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Crown the filling with another abundant layer of melted cheese for extra indulgence.
- Reunite bread halves, pressing gently to seal the savory treasure within.
- Delicately brush the exterior with golden, melted butter to enhance browning and flavor.
- Encase the loaded bread entirely in aluminum foil, protecting its moisture and promoting even heating.
- Transfer to a preheated 350°F oven, allowing the bread to transform for 30-40 minutes until bubbling and heated throughout.
- Allow the stuffed bread to rest briefly, letting flavors meld and settle.
- Slice into thick, generous portions and serve while warmth and cheese are at their peak.
Notes
- Customize the Ranch seasoning by mixing homemade or store-bought ranch powder for deeper flavor profiles.
- Swap chicken with pulled pork or shredded turkey for varied protein options that keep the recipe exciting.
- Use gluten-free bread or low-carb alternatives like cauliflower bread to accommodate dietary restrictions without losing deliciousness.
- Enhance the cheese blend by incorporating smoked gouda or sharp cheddar for extra richness and complexity in the stuffed bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1130 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg