Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bread (Print View)
Crispy bread boat filled with spicy buffalo chicken, cream cheese, and melted cheeses for a satisfying appetizer or meal.
# What You'll 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:
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. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bread is crispy and filling is hot and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and parsley. Slice crosswise and serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Feeds a hungry crowd without spending hours in the kitchen
- The combo of crispy bread and creamy spicy filling hits every craving
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- Don't skip hollowing out the bread or you will end up with a sad, soggy center that falls apart
- Letting it cool for those 5 minutes seems impossible but the filling sets up just enough to slice cleanly
03 -
- Save the bread you hollow out and pulse it into breadcrumbs for another recipe
- A little pinch of cayenne in the filling kicks up the heat without overwhelming the flavor