Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed French Bread (Printable Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken with three cheeses baked in hollowed French bread until crispy and bubbly.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Base

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat 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.
08 - Slice crosswise and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its basically buffalo chicken wings in handheld form, no messy fingers required
  • The creamy filling inside crispy bread creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
  • Save the bread you hollow out for croutons or bread pudding, because wasting good bread feels wrong
  • Dont skip the five minute rest time, otherwise the filling will slide right out when you cut it
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for way better melting and flavor
  • Let the cream cheese sit out for a full hour so it blends seamlessly into the sauce mixture

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