Description
Costco chicken bake emerges as a crowd-pleasing comfort classic that brings restaurant-style indulgence home. Home cooks can easily recreate this hearty favorite with simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, ensuring you enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 1 cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza dough by gently stretching it into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness across the surface.
- Create a savory filling by thoroughly mixing shredded chicken, crispy bacon pieces, melted mozzarella, and creamy Caesar dressing until well combined.
- Position the chicken mixture centrally along the dough’s length, maintaining a border of approximately 2 inches on each side to facilitate proper sealing.
- Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken filling, distributing it evenly for maximum flavor enhancement.
- Carefully fold the longer sides of the dough inward, overlapping and pressing the edges firmly to create a secure seal that prevents filling from leaking during baking.
- Apply a light coating of egg wash across the entire surface of the assembled chicken bake, which will help achieve a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer the prepared chicken bake to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C), positioning it on the middle rack for consistent heat distribution.
- Bake for 22-24 minutes, monitoring the crust’s color and ensuring it reaches a deep golden hue while the interior becomes thoroughly heated.
- Remove from the oven and allow the chicken bake to rest for 3-5 minutes, which helps stabilize the filling and makes slicing easier.
- Slice diagonally and serve warm, letting the melted cheese and savory filling create an irresistible dining experience.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping chicken with rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Enhance the protein content by adding diced grilled vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to the chicken mixture for extra nutrition.
- Prepare the chicken bake ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which helps the flavors meld and makes meal prep easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg