Description
Crispy homemade French loaf loaded with buttery garlic, spicy buffalo chicken, and melted mozzarella cheese, baked until golden and bubbling for a bold and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large French loaf
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter until evenly coated.
- Slice the French loaf in half lengthwise and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Mix minced garlic with butter and spread evenly over the bread.
- Layer the buffalo chicken mixture over the bread, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Toast the bread slightly before topping for extra crispiness.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting texture.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity for desired spice level.
- Broil for 1 minute at the end for a golden top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken garlic bread, homemade french loaf garlic bread, spicy chicken bread, cheesy garlic bread recipe, buffalo chicken appetizer