Description
Costco Chicken Bake became my weekend comfort meal that brings restaurant flavors straight to your kitchen without leaving home. Packed with cheesy goodness and tender chicken, this homemade version delivers all the flavor you crave with zero hassle.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- ½ cup bacon bits
Cheeses and Dairy:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 1 egg, beaten
Dough:
- 1 package pizza dough
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 400°F and grab a large baking sheet.
- Combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ cup bacon bits, and ¼ cup ranch dressing in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Sprinkle flour on your clean countertop and roll out the entire pizza dough into a rectangular shape about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the chicken mixture directly down the center of the dough, leaving 2 inches of space on each side.
- Carefully fold the long edges of the dough over the filling, pressing firmly to create a sealed pocket.
- Crimp the short ends closed so no filling escapes during baking.
- Brush the entire surface with 1 beaten egg, ensuring complete coverage for a golden shine.
- Place the assembled chicken bake on the prepared baking sheet and slide into the 400°F oven.
- Bake for exactly 22 minutes until the exterior turns a deep golden brown and looks crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing into hearty portions.
Notes
- Shred rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor and easiest preparation.
- Ensure dough is rolled thin enough to prevent thick, doughy sections when baking.
- Seal edges completely to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Use parchment paper on baking sheet for easier cleanup and preventing sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg