Cheesy Chicken & Ham Stuffed Bread Bake.
Golden, fluffy baked bread stuffed with juicy shredded chicken, ham, and loads of melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for dinner, snacks, or party serving.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Dough:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
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2 tsp instant yeast
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1 cup warm milk
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 egg
For the Filling:
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1½ cups cooked shredded chicken
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1 cup diced ham (or sausage)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp garlic powder
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2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional for creaminess)
For Topping:
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1 egg (egg wash)
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1 tbsp melted butter
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½ tsp dried herbs (oregano/Italian seasoning)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
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In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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Add flour, salt, egg, and olive oil.
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Knead for 8–10 minutes until soft dough forms.
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Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
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In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, ham, mozzarella, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and mayonnaise.
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Mix well and set aside.
Step 3: Assemble
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Grease a baking tray.
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Divide dough into two portions.
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Roll out first portion and place in tray (bottom layer).
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Spread filling evenly.
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Roll second portion and place on top.
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Seal edges properly.
Step 4: Bake
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Brush with egg wash.
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Sprinkle herbs on top.
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Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
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Brush with melted butter after baking.
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Let cool slightly, then cut into squares.
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use only chicken and skip ham?
Yes, you can use only shredded chicken or even replace ham with vegetables.
Q2: Which cheese works best?
Mozzarella melts best, but you can mix cheddar for extra flavor.
Q3: Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble and refrigerate up to 8 hours before baking.
Q4: Can I freeze it?
Yes. Freeze after baking. Reheat in oven at 160°C until warm.
Q5: Can I use store-bought dough?
Absolutely! Pizza dough works perfectly.