When it comes to game day food, nothing gets the crowd going like cheesy, pull-apart bread — especially when it’s stuffed with spicy buffalo chicken. This Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread is the ultimate party appetizer: warm, gooey, and packed with bold flavor in every bite. It’s the kind of dish that disappears in minutes, so don’t be surprised if your guests are hovering around the pan waiting for it to come out of the oven.

The best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make. With just a loaf of bread, some shredded chicken, hot sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar, you can throw together a show-stopping snack that looks impressive but doesn’t require much effort. The bread gets baked until golden and melty, then you pull it apart piece by piece — no knives needed.

This recipe is perfect for football season, tailgates, or any time you’re feeding a crowd that loves bold, comforting flavors. Pair it with extra ranch or blue cheese for dipping, and you’ve got a guaranteed touchdown on your game day menu.

For more easy game day recipes, check out these other recipes that use similar ingredients so you can make one grocery stop and have less waste! High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip, Mini Chicken Quesadillas, Loaded Chocolate Popcorn, Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread

✨ Yield: 1 loaf of bread, about 10 servings

⏱️ Prep time: 15 min | Bake Time: 20 min

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Ingredients:

• 1 crusty loaf of bread (I used sourdough)
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 green onions, chopped

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Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix chicken, hot sauce, cream cheese, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese and green onions until combined.
3. Cut vertical slices in your loaf stopping just before the bottom. Do not cut all the way through.
4. Turn your loaf 90 degrees and cut vertical slices again making a grid pattern on your loaf.
5. Stuff the chicken mixture in the bread pockets being sure to fill them all the way up!
6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on the very top of the openings.
7. Wrap in aluminum foil bake for 15 min covered and then another 5-7 min uncovered until golden and melty.
8. Serve immediately.