Description
Costco chicken bake delights with crispy golden crust and savory filling. Cheese, chicken, and bacon create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound prepared pizza dough
- 2 cups (about 8 oz) cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (2 oz) shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Allow pizza dough to rest at room temperature for one hour to enhance flexibility and workability.
- Oven Preheating: Set oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
- Filling Creation: Combine chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, garlic powder, and Caesar dressing in a mixing bowl. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to develop rich flavors.
- Dough Shaping: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into four rectangular sections, approximately 8-6 inches each, with careful precision.
- Assembly and Sealing: Spread the chicken mixture centrally on each dough rectangle, leaving a one-inch border. Fold the long sides over the filling, then pinch and seal the short ends to create a secure pocket.
- Pre-Baking Finishing: Position the sealed parcels seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle Parmesan or Italian seasoning for enhanced flavor and appearance.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the exterior turns golden-brown and the dough is thoroughly cooked.
- Serving: Remove from oven and allow a brief cooling period. Serve warm and enjoy the homemade Costco-inspired chicken bakes.
Notes
- Dough Temperature Matters: Let pizza dough rest at room temperature for one hour to ensure maximum flexibility and easier handling, preventing tears and uneven rolling.
- Prevent Soggy Bottoms: Use parchment paper or lightly grease the baking sheet to achieve a crispy bottom and prevent sticking, ensuring a perfectly golden crust.
- Balance Filling Moisture: Drain excess liquid from chicken and bacon to maintain a consistent texture and prevent the dough from becoming soggy during baking.
- Seal Technique is Key: Pinch edges firmly and fold carefully to create a tight seal, preventing filling from leaking during baking and maintaining a neat, professional appearance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 647
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1378 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg