Description
This Homemade Costco Chicken Bake is a delicious copycat recipe featuring a golden, cheesy stuffed dough filled with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy Caesar dressing. Perfect as a comforting main course, it combines savory flavors wrapped in a soft, baked dough for an irresistible meal you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
Filling
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
- ⅓ cup cooked bacon crumbles
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (creamy recommended)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare the dough: Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each piece into a rectangle approximately 6 by 10 inches, creating enough surface area to hold the filling and fold over neatly.
- Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella, shredded provolone, cooked bacon crumbles, Caesar dressing, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and well mixed.
- Assemble the chicken bakes: Spoon the filling evenly down the center of each dough rectangle. Fold the long sides of the dough over the filling and pinch tightly to seal the edges. Tuck in the ends to form a neat log shape, ensuring no filling escapes during baking.
- Prepare for baking: Place each sealed chicken bake seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil to achieve a golden crust, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and crispness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through. The filling should be hot and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken bakes cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving. This resting time allows the filling to set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- For the most authentic flavor, use a creamy Caesar dressing and rotisserie chicken for the filling.
- These chicken bakes can be made ahead of time and frozen after baking. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- You can substitute bacon with turkey bacon or omit for a lower fat option.
- Ensure the dough is sealed tightly to prevent leakage of the filling during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
