Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread. This delightful dish features tender chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch dressing all enveloped in a warm, crusty bread loaf. Perfect for gatherings, game nights, or cozy weekends, this stuffed bread is not just a meal; it’s a culinary experience that brings everyone together. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or chives (chopped)
- 1 large ciabatta or sourdough bread loaf
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken until golden brown. In another pan, fry the bacon until crispy.
- In a bowl, mix cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and herbs until combined.
- Hollow out the center of the bread loaf using a serrated knife.
- Fill the hollowed bread with the chicken mixture and pack it tightly.
- Bake on the prepared sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg