Description
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread is the ultimate party pleaser—loaded with creamy ranch-seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, melty Colby-Jack cheese, and green onions, all tucked into a golden loaf of Italian bread. It’s savory, cheesy, and perfectly portable, making it ideal for game day, gatherings, or even a hearty lunch!
Ingredients
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1 loaf (16-inch) Italian bread
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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8 ounces chive onion cream cheese, softened
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1 cup ranch dressing
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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3 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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3 green onions, chopped
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3 cups Colby-Jack cheese, divided
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the bread and filling. -
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic salt, and onion powder until smooth. Then stir in the chopped chicken, bacon, green onions, and 1 cup of Colby-Jack cheese. -
Prepare the Bread
Slice the Italian bread lengthwise and carefully remove some of the soft inner bread to create space for the filling. -
Assemble the Stuffed Bread
Sprinkle 1 cup of Colby-Jack cheese on the bottom half of the bread. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the cheese from end to end. Top with the remaining cup of cheese and place the top half of the bread back on. -
Bake
Brush the outside of the bread with melted butter, then wrap the entire loaf in foil. Bake for 30–40 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, open the foil to allow the top to brown slightly.
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Rest and Serve
Let the stuffed bread rest for 5 minutes, then slice into 1-inch pieces and serve warm.
Notes
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Use a thick, crusty loaf of Italian or French bread at least 16 inches long to hold the filling without becoming soggy.
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A hand mixer works best for whipping the cream cheese into a smooth, creamy base.
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Rotisserie chicken is a time-saver, but any cooked chicken will work.
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Great for potlucks, game day, or as a hearty party appetizer!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg