Description
This hot chicken salad French bread sandwich recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Featuring creamy chicken salad with spicy heat, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy baked French bread, it’s perfect for an easy dinner, game day, or hearty lunch. Ideal for those searching for spicy chicken sandwiches, hot baked sandwiches, or French bread chicken melts.
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup mayonnaise
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 stalks celery chopped
3 green onions sliced
2 tablespoons hot sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper
Instructions
1. Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the soft center to make room for filling. Place on a baking sheet.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together chicken, mayonnaise, 1½ cups cheddar cheese, celery, green onions, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Add jalapeños or red pepper if using.
3. Spread the mixture evenly over each half of the bread.
4. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top.
5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is golden.
6. Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Perfect for leftovers or rotisserie chicken
Add extra hot sauce for more heat
Use low-carb bread for a lighter option
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg