Description
A warm, melty loaf stuffed with creamy ranch chicken, green onions, and Colby-Jack cheese. This Cheesy Chicken Ranch Stuffed Bread is the ultimate party appetizer or comforting meal in sliceable form.
Ingredients
1 (16-inch) Italian bread loaf
8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese, softened
1 cup ranch-style salad dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 cups cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1 cup finely chopped green onions
3 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large sheet pan with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic salt, and onion powder until smooth and creamy.
3. Stir in the chopped chicken, green onions, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese until evenly combined.
4. Slice the bread loaf in half lengthwise. Gently hollow out some of the soft bread from the center of each half to create space for the filling.
5. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the bottom half of the bread. Spread the chicken mixture evenly from end to end, then top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
6. Place the top half of the bread over the filling and gently press down. Brush the outside of the loaf with melted butter.
7. Wrap the loaf tightly in foil and place it on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 30–40 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is fully melted.
8. Carefully open the foil and return the bread to the oven for 5 more minutes to lightly crisp the top.
9. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into portions and serving warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding crispy crumbled bacon to the filling for a Chicken Bacon Ranch twist.
To make ahead, prepare the loaf and wrap it in foil—then refrigerate or freeze until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American