Description
Craving Costco’s legendary chicken bake? This homemade version brings restaurant-style indulgence straight to your kitchen. Simple ingredients and easy steps ensure you can enjoy this cheesy, savory delight without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) prepared pizza dough
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (mozzarella, provolone)
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and crisp the bacon for 15 minutes until golden and crunchy. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in a hot skillet until golden on both sides. Transfer to oven and bake for 17-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Raise oven temperature to 400°F. Divide pizza dough into three equal portions and roll each into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread Caesar dressing evenly across each dough circle, maintaining a 1-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan and shredded Italian cheese blend.
- Distribute chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions over the cheese layer. Carefully fold the sides of the dough over the fillings and roll into sealed logs.
- Arrange logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush exterior with beaten egg and dust with additional Parmesan and cheese blend.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the logs turn a rich golden brown and the dough appears crisp and flaky.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, slice diagonally, and serve warm alongside your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Customize ingredients easily by swapping chicken for turkey or plant-based protein for vegetarian options.
- Use cold pizza dough for easier handling and more manageable rolling process.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Try different cheese blends like smoked gouda or sharp cheddar for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg