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Savory BBQ Chicken Pull-Apart Bread

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A messy, cheesy, and irresistible snack featuring tender BBQ chicken and melted cheddar cheese stuffed into a crusty bread loaf, perfect for casual gatherings or a hearty snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (choose your favorite brand)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large round loaf of bread, such as sourdough or a crusty boule (about 12 inches diameter)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease an oven-safe dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated. Set aside.
  3. Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully cut the loaf in a crosshatch pattern about 1-inch apart, slicing down nearly to the bottom but not all the way through to create small cubes.
  4. Gently open the cuts and spoon the BBQ chicken mixture into the crevices evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over and in between the cuts.
  5. Brush melted butter all over the loaf, especially on top and in the crevices.
  6. Place the stuffed bread on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread edges are golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overdo the BBQ sauce to avoid soggy bread. Use a sharp serrated knife for neat scoring. Brush bread with melted butter to keep crust crisp. If cheese isn’t fully melted but bread is browning, tent with foil. Leftovers reheat best in toaster or conventional oven to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: BBQ chicken, pull-apart bread, cheesy snack, melted cheddar, easy appetizer, party food, rotisserie chicken, comfort food

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