Description
Costco Chicken Bake comes together faster than your weekend lunch craving, delivering restaurant-style comfort with minimal kitchen effort. Cheesy, warm, and packed with savory chicken, this homemade version beats the mall food court version hands down.
Ingredients
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Protein and Cheese:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- ½ cup cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
Dough and Base:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Seasonings and Extras:
- ⅓ cup Caesar dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Dust your work surface with 1 tablespoon of flour. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12 x 8 inch rectangle, ensuring an even thickness throughout.
- Preheat your oven to 400F. Combine 2 cups chicken, ½ cup bacon, 1 cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ⅓ cup Caesar dressing in a mixing bowl. Blend ingredients thoroughly.
- Position the chicken mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. This ensures clean rolling and sealing.
- Roll the dough into a tight log, pressing edges together to create a secure seal. The technique is similar to forming a burrito.
- Transfer the log to a parchment-lined baking sheet with the seam facing downward. This prevents the filling from leaking during baking.
- Brush the entire surface with 1 beaten egg. The egg wash helps create a golden, glossy exterior.
- Sprinkle an additional ¼ cup mozzarella across the top for extra cheese coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 400F oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the exterior turns a deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter. This adds a rich, glossy finish.
- Allow the chicken bake to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the filling set and prevents burning your mouth.
Notes
- Work with room temperature dough to make rolling and shaping easier without tearing.
- Drain chicken thoroughly to prevent a soggy filling that could make the dough wet.
- Always seal the edges tightly to keep the delicious filling from leaking during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap pizza dough with cauliflower crust or gluten-free bread dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 456 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg