BBQ Chicken Stuffed French Bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

This BBQ Chicken Stuffed French Bread recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender, shredded chicken coated in barbecue sauce with the soft, crusty texture of French bread. It’s an ideal option for outdoor gatherings, potlucks, or a family dinner.

Perfect as a hearty appetizer or a main dish, this recipe leverages common pantry staples and is quick to prepare, making it a favorite in BBQ recipes.

Delicious BBQ Chicken Stuffed Bread

In this recipe, the tender chicken is mixed with tangy barbecue sauce and stuffed into French bread, then baked until warm and toasty. The result is a flavorsome and filling dish that serves 4-6 people and can be ready in about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
2 cups cooked chicken shredded
1 cup BBQ sauce your choice of flavor
1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, red onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Bread: Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and hollow out some of the soft interior to make room for the filling.
Stuff the Bread: Evenly distribute the BBQ chicken mixture into both halves of the French bread. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake: Place the stuffed bread on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and slice into pieces to serve warm.