Description
Tantalizing Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli rolls up comfort and flavor in one irresistible package. Golden-brown pastry hugs savory ingredients, promising a delightful meal that satisfies your craving for hearty, home-style cuisine.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 cup cooked chicken (diced)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Base and Extras:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by warming the oven to 375°F and lightly dusting a clean surface with flour for rolling the pizza dough into a rectangular shape.
- Create a flavor base by generously spreading ranch dressing across the dough, maintaining a small uncovered border around the edges to prevent leakage.
- Construct delicious layers by carefully arranging mozzarella cheese, crispy bacon pieces, tender shredded chicken, and thinly sliced red onion over the ranch-coated surface.
- Transform the layered dough into a compact roll by carefully and tightly folding one long side towards the opposite edge, ensuring a secure closure by firmly pinching the seams together.
- Transfer the assembled stromboli to a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning the seam facing downward to maintain its structural integrity.
- Enhance the exterior by gently brushing the surface with beaten egg and creating several small diagonal slits across the top, which will allow steam to escape during baking and prevent potential splitting.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the exterior turns a golden brown and appears crisp and fully cooked.
Notes
- Customize the ranch dressing by mixing homemade or store-bought with fresh herbs like chives or dill for extra flavor depth.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked and slightly cooled before adding to prevent soggy dough and maintain crisp texture.
- Slice bacon beforehand to distribute evenly and create consistent texture throughout the stromboli.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular pizza dough with cauliflower or gluten-free pizza crust, adjusting baking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg