Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed French Bread (Print Version)

Crispy French bread hollowed out and stuffed with spicy buffalo chicken, cream cheese, ranch, and melted cheeses. Baked until golden and bubbly.

# What You 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
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

# Preparation Steps:

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 the ultimate party food that somehow feels fancy enough for dinner but casual enough for game day
  • The bread gets perfectly crispy while staying soft inside, creating the best texture contrast
  • You can assemble it ahead of time and bake when guests arrive
02 -
  • Do not skip hollowing out the bread or you will end up with way too much bread and not enough filling
  • The bread needs those five minutes of resting time or the cheese will run everywhere when you slice it
03 -
  • Use your hands to mix the filling instead of a spoon, you can feel the texture better and spot any lumps
  • If the bread starts getting too dark before the filling is hot, tent some foil over the top

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