Description
Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, crusty loaf of bread that’s bursting with a mouthwatering blend of crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and tender shredded chicken smothered in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- A large loaf of Italian bread or baguette
- Cooked and shredded chicken
- Crispy, crumbled bacon
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Creamy Alfredo sauce
- Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Bread: Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise and carefully hollow out some of the interior, leaving a shell about 1/2 inch thick.
3. Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well incorporated.
4. Stuff the Bread: Generously spoon the chicken and bacon mixture into the hollowed-out bread, packing it in tightly.
5. Bake the Stuffed Bread: Place the stuffed bread on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is crispy and golden brown.
6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the stuffed bread from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and slice it into portions to serve.
Notes
Use a sturdy, crusty Italian bread or baguette to provide a solid base for the filling.
Thoroughly hollow out the bread, leaving about a 1/2-inch shell to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Squeeze out any excess moisture from the cooked chicken to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
Bake the stuffed bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
Cover the bread with foil for the first 15-20 minutes of baking to keep it moist, then remove the foil for the last 5-10 minutes to crisp up the crust.
Allow the stuffed bread to cool for a few minutes before slicing to prevent the filling from oozing out.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75