Costco Chicken Bake
We've created our fair share of copycat recipes, but this chicken bake might take the cake. No annual fees required here! Seasoned chicken breast is paired with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and Caesar dressing in this recipe, all wrapped in pizza dough. The result is a handheld hearty meal that is just as perfect as an easy weeknight dinner as it is an extra special work lunch.
Unlike ordering this dish out, you can completely customize it when you make it at home. Use store-bought or homemade Caesar dressing, mix up the cheese with your favorite variety, add in extra veggies, and use whatever seasonings you have on hand. This is your chicken bake—make it how you want!
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- Yields:
- 6 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 30 mins
- Total Time:
- 1 hr
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb.
bacon
- 2 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lb.
chicken breast
- 1 tsp.
Italian seasoning
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c.
freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 lb.
pizza dough
- 1/4 c.
Caesar dressing
- 2 c.
shredded mozzarella, plus more for sprinkling
- 2
green onions, thinly sliced
Egg wash
- 2 tbsp.
chopped parsley
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 425° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate then chop into small pieces. Wipe skillet clean.
- Step 3To the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season both sides of chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before chopping into small pieces.
- Step 4Divide pizza dough into two pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll and stretch pizza dough to about 1/4" thickness.
- Step 5Spread half the Caesar dressing onto pizza dough and top with half of each the chicken, bacon, mozzarella, Parmesan, and green onions.
- Step 6Roll the pizza dough into a large log. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Step 7Transfer logs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with more cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Step 8Bake until golden and the dough is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Step 9Garnish with parsley, then slice and serve warm.
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