Name: Cheesy Chicken Ranch Pull Apart Bread: The Ultimate Game Day Crowd-Pleaser
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 loaf ciabatta bread; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped; 1–2 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup ranch dressing; 1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce, plus more for serving; 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 2 teaspoons dried dill; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Description

This cheesy chicken ranch pull apart bread is the ultimate party appetizer. Loaded with spicy buffalo chicken, melty cheddar and blue cheese, and drizzled with a tangy jalapeño ranch, it’s the perfect dish for game day or any gathering.

Ingredients

1 loaf ciabatta bread

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

1–2 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated

6 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup ranch dressing

1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce, plus more for serving

1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Pickled Jalapeño Ranch:

1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon dried parsley

2 teaspoons dried dill

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

2. Using a sharp knife, slice the ciabatta bread in a crosshatch pattern, cutting almost to the bottom but keeping the loaf intact.

3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, garlic, parsley, and chives until smooth.

4. Stir in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese until evenly combined.

5. Gently pull open the cuts in the bread and spoon the chicken mixture deep into the crevices, spreading it evenly throughout the loaf.

6. Brush the top of the bread with olive oil and wrap the loaf loosely in foil.

7. Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. While the bread bakes, whisk together all the Pickled Jalapeño Ranch ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

9. Serve the bread hot with extra buffalo sauce and the jalapeño ranch on the side for dipping.

Notes

To save time, use rotisserie chicken.

Feel free to add crispy bacon to the filling for an extra smoky crunch.

Bread can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day before baking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizers & Snacks
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American