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Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread

Chicken bacon ranch stuffed bread sliced on a white oval platter, with golden crust and creamy cheese filling, on white marble.
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Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread combines tender chicken, smoky bacon, creamy ranch, and melted Colby Jack inside a golden Italian loaf. Using cooked chicken makes assembly simple for a casual dinner or a platter of game day slices.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Italian bread loaf, about 16 inches long
  • 8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup bottled ranch dressing
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, roughly chopped
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 medium green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Heat to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Mix the filling: Blend the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic salt, and onion powder until smooth. Fold in the chicken, bacon, green onions, and 1 cup of cheese.
  3. Prepare the bread: Slice the loaf in half lengthwise. Hollow out both halves, leaving a sturdy shell about 1 inch thick without cutting through the crust.
  4. Assemble the loaf: Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese inside the bottom half. Spread the filling evenly over it, add the remaining 1 cup cheese, and replace the bread lid.
  5. Butter and bake: Brush the outside with melted butter, wrap securely in aluminum foil, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, opening the foil during the final 5 minutes, until the cheese melts and the center reaches 165°F.
  6. Rest and serve: Let the loaf rest for 5 minutes before cutting into 8 portions.

Notes

  • Prep time assumes the chicken and bacon are already cooked.
  • Timing allows 40 minutes for baking plus a 5 minute rest.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days, counting from when the chicken was originally cooked. Reheat covered at 350°F until the center reaches 165°F.
  • Freeze wrapped portions for up to 2 months for best quality. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Calories are approximate and vary with the bread size and ingredient brands.

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Keywords: Chicken ranch bread

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