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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: High-Protein

Description

A cheesy, spicy pull-apart bread loaded with buffalo chicken and ranch flavor—perfect for parties or game day. This appetizer combines tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing, melted mozzarella cheese, and buttery bread for a crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf bread (unsliced or partially sliced)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 tbsp parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the pull-apart bread.
  2. Slice the bread: Carefully cut the loaf of bread in a crisscross pattern, making sure you do not slice all the way through the bottom, creating pockets for stuffing.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, mixing thoroughly to coat evenly.
  4. Stuff the bread: Gently fill the cuts of the bread with the buffalo chicken mixture and shredded mozzarella cheese, pushing the filling deep into the crevices.
  5. Brush with butter: Lightly brush the top of the stuffed bread with melted butter to give it a golden, crispy finish once baked.
  6. Bake covered: Wrap the bread loosely in aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to heat through and melt the cheese inside.
  7. Uncover and finish baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the bread is crispy on the outside.
  8. Garnish and serve: Optionally sprinkle with chopped parsley for color and freshness. Serve immediately while warm and cheesy.

Notes

  • Adjust buffalo sauce heat level by using mild or hot buffalo sauce according to your preference.
  • Best enjoyed immediately for gooey cheese and crispy bread texture.
  • Use freshly cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer / Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://myhomemadecooking.com/buffalo-ranch-chicken-pull-apart-bread-recipe/