Description
A crispy loaf stuffed with creamy ranch chicken, melted cheese, and smoky bacon — the ultimate party pull-apart.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken (shredded)
- Cream cheese
- Ranch dressing
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon (crispy, chopped)
- French bread loaf
- Garlic powder
- Parsley (for garnish)
- Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Slice the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center to form a “boat.”
- Mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch, cheddar, garlic powder, and half the bacon.
- Fill the bread boat with the creamy mixture and top with mozzarella and remaining bacon.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and let rest a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with extra ranch or dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced onions or bell peppers to the chicken mixture.
- Make sure to use crispy bacon for the best texture.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bread boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg