Description
Hearty Costco chicken bake recipe delivers comforting Italian-American flavors with crispy cheese-crusted dough. Homemade version rivals the original, promising restaurant-quality satisfaction for passionate home cooks.
Ingredients
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Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dough and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Homemade Pizza Dough Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate yeast by dissolving sugar in warm water, then sprinkle yeast and allow to foam for 5-10 minutes at room temperature.
- Incorporate olive oil, salt, and flour into the yeast mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Knead the dough thoroughly for 5-7 minutes, adding extra flour if the texture remains sticky.
- Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm environment for approximately 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by combining cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, mozzarella cheese, and Caesar dressing, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Roll out pizza dough into rectangular shapes approximately 8 inches long and 6 inches wide.
- Distribute chicken mixture centrally along each dough rectangle, maintaining border spaces.
- Carefully fold dough edges over the filling, firmly pinching to create a secure seal.
- Arrange chicken bakes seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Blend melted butter with garlic powder in a separate bowl.
- Generously brush chicken bakes with butter mixture, then apply beaten egg wash.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese across the surface.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of cheese like cheddar or provolone for unique flavor variations.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Swap bacon for turkey bacon or omit entirely for a lighter, vegetarian-friendly option.
- Prepare the filling ahead of time and store in the refrigerator to streamline the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 865 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg