BBQ Chicken Stuffed Bread

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Bread – Crusty artisan bread filled with cheesy bbq chicken filling. A fun twist to traditional BBQ chicken pizza–perfect for game day appetizers or an easy dinner idea.

Ingredients  

  • ▢3 cups cooked chicken , shredded (I use rotisserie chicken)
  • ▢1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
  • ▢1/4 red onion , chopped
  • ▢1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
  • ▢3/4 cupnbarbecue sauce  , divided
  • ▢1 baguette crusty bread

Instructions 

  • To a large mixing bowl, add chicken, 1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese, onion, cilantro, and ½ cup of barbecue sauce. Stir well to combine. 
  • Add a tiny bit more barbecue sauce if the mixture seems too dry.
  • Cut the top edge of the bread loaf off and hollow out 1 ½ inches deep to create a well for the filling. 
  • Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture into the loaf. 
  • Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce.
  • Place on a baking tray and bake at 325 F degrees for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.