Description
Craving the iconic Costco Chicken Bake? Now you can recreate this fan-favorite at home! Juicy chicken, crispy bacon, creamy Caesar dressing, and melted cheese wrapped in pizza dough—this recipe is a deliciously easy copycat that’s perfect for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped (about 4–5 slices)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, enough for 2–3 medium-sized pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped bacon, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. Stir everything together until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle (about 12×8 inches). You want the dough to be thin enough to roll but thick enough to hold the filling.
- Assemble the Chicken Bakes:
- Spoon the chicken and bacon filling evenly down the center of the rolled-out dough. Be sure not to overfill, as it might spill out when baking.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to create a sealed pocket, similar to a calzone. Pinch the edges of the dough to ensure the filling is completely enclosed.
- Place the chicken bakes seam-side down on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Brush the tops of the chicken bakes with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and crispy, and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Once the chicken bakes are done, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve with extra Caesar dressing for dipping, if you like.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, you can use whole wheat pizza dough or reduce the amount of cheese and bacon.
- You can substitute the Caesar dressing with ranch dressing or a different creamy dressing if preferred.
- Freezing tip: If you want to make these ahead of time, freeze the unbaked chicken bakes. Simply wrap them in plastic wrap and foil, then bake from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (1 chicken bake)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25mg
- Cholesterol: 80mg