Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed French Bread (Printable Version)
Hollowed French bread filled with buffalo chicken and melted cheese blend, baked until golden and bubbly.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
→ Sauce & Cheese
02 - 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Bread
07 - 1 large French bread loaf (about 18 inches)
→ Toppings
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice French bread loaf in half lengthwise. Hollow out center of each half, leaving 1/2-inch shell. Reserve removed bread for another use.
03 - In large bowl, mix shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing until well combined. Stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
04 - Spoon buffalo chicken mixture evenly into both bread halves, pressing gently to fill.
05 - Place stuffed bread halves on prepared baking sheet. Brush exposed bread edges with melted butter.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until bread is crispy and filling is hot and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and parsley.
08 - Slice crosswise and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy bread shell keeps everything contained while still getting that perfect crunch in every bite
- Its basically deconstructed wings in handheld form but way less messy
02 -
- Don't skip hollowing out the bread or the ratio will be all wrong and you'll end up with spillage
- The cooling time isn't optional it lets the filling set slightly so slices hold together
03 -
- Save the bread you hollow out and pulse it into breadcrumbs freeze for later use
- Line your baking sheet even if it seems nonstick that cheese will bubble over