Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed French Bread (Printable Version)

Crispy bread loaded with spicy buffalo chicken and melted cheeses, baked until golden.

# 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 (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise. Hollow out the center of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Reserve the removed bread for another use.
03 - In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing until well combined. Stir in the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
04 - Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into both bread halves, pressing gently to fill.
05 - Place stuffed bread halves on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the exposed bread edges with melted butter.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the bread is crispy and the filling is hot and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and parsley. Slice crosswise and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its essentially buffalo dip and garlic bread had a magnificent baby and nobody can resist that combination
  • The bread shell keeps everything contained so you can actually eat it like a slice of pizza without the mess
  • You can prep everything ahead and just bake when guests arrive, which is hosting gold
02 -
  • Dont skip hollowing out the bread or you will end up with way too much bread compared to filling, and the bread to cheese ratio matters deeply here
  • The filling stays hot for ages so give it that 5 minute rest period or you will burn the roof of your mouth, which I have definitely never done three times
03 -
  • Use your hands to mix the filling instead of a spoon, you can feel the texture better and distribute everything more evenly
  • Place a wire rack under your parchment lined baking sheet for even air circulation underneath the bread

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