Get ready for your new favorite comfort food: Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread! 😍 This warm, cheesy, and savory pull-apart bread is loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, gooey melted cheese, and creamy ranch dressing — all stuffed inside a crusty loaf of bread.
Perfect for game day, parties, family dinners, or a hearty snack, this recipe is quick, satisfying, and absolutely irresistible.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy inside
✅ Ready in under 30 minutes
✅ Perfect way to use leftover chicken
✅ Crowd-pleasing flavor combination of chicken, bacon, and ranch
🍗 Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 large French bread loaf or Italian bread
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
🧄 Optional Add-Ins
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for a little heat)
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Add spinach or chopped bell peppers for extra flavor and color
🧁 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Prepare the Bread
Using a sharp bread knife, cut a deep slit lengthwise down the top of the loaf — but don’t cut all the way through.
Scoop out a bit of the bread from the center to make room for the filling, creating a hollow “bread boat.”
Step 3: Make the Filling
In a large bowl, combine:
- Cooked chicken
- Crumbled bacon
- Mozzarella cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Ranch dressing
Stir well until the mixture is evenly coated and cheesy.
Step 4: Stuff the Bread
Spoon the chicken bacon ranch mixture evenly into the hollowed-out loaf, pressing down lightly to pack it in.
Brush the top edges of the bread with melted butter mixed with garlic powder for extra flavor.
Step 5: Bake
Place the stuffed loaf on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes — just keep a close eye on it! 👀
Step 6: Slice & Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Slice into thick pieces and sprinkle with fresh parsley or green onions for a pop of color.
Serve warm with extra ranch dressing or even spicy buffalo sauce for dipping!
🌟 Tips & Variations
✨ Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep time.
✨ Substitute ranch dressing with caesar or chipotle mayo for a different flavor twist.
✨ Make it extra cheesy by adding a layer of cream cheese or Provolone slices before baking.
✨ Turn it into a party pull-apart version: cut the bread in a criss-cross pattern, stuff the cracks with the filling, and wrap in foil before baking.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
This stuffed bread pairs perfectly with:
🥗 A crisp green salad
🍅 Tomato soup
🍟 Oven-baked fries or sweet potato wedges
🥤 Or simply on its own as a hearty snack!
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until warm and crispy.
- Avoid microwaving if possible — it may make the bread soggy.
💛 Final Thoughts
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread is everything comfort food should be — cheesy, creamy, and full of bold flavor. It’s perfect for sharing, yet so delicious you might not want to!
Crispy bread, melty cheese, savory chicken, and smoky bacon with that signature ranch tang — it’s pure flavor heaven in every bite. 🥖✨
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🥖 Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread
Ingredients
• 1 loaf French or Italian bread (or sourdough)
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional, for garlicky kick)
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 packet ranch seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (divided)
• 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
• Optional: ¼ cup mayonnaise or cream cheese (for creaminess)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the bread lengthwise down the center, then make diagonal cuts every 1 inch across both sides (don’t cut through the bottom crust).
- In a bowl, mix softened butter and garlic (if using). Spread over all cut surfaces of the bread.
- In another bowl, combine chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, 1 cup cheese, green onions, and mayo/cream cheese (if using). Mix well.
- Stuff the mixture into the bread’s slits, pushing in gently to fill.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top.
- Wrap the loaf in foil and bake 15 minutes.
- Unwrap and bake 10–15 more minutes until golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool 2 minutes, then pull apart and serve warm!
✨ Great for game day, potlucks, or as a fun dinner centerpiece!
💡 Make ahead: Assemble unbaked and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh when ready.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 20 mins , Cook Time : 25 mins , Total Time : 45 mins , Servings : 8 (slices) , Calories : 320 per serving , Net Carbs: 28g , Fats: 16g , Protein: 18g