Description
This homemade chicken bread recipe is a savory delight, perfect as an appetizer, snack, or easy dinner. It features a fluffy bread loaf filled with flavorful shredded chicken, vegetables, creamy sauce, and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection. Customize the filling to your liking and enjoy a crowd-pleasing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round loaf of bread (sourdough or Italian)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, celery, onion, parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
- Slice off the top of the bread loaf and set aside. Hollow out the inside, leaving about 1 inch of bread around the edges.
- Fill the hollowed bread with the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Place the lid back on the bread.
- Wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes. Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the bread to brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or provolone.
- Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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