Chicken Bake Copycat (Print-Friendly Version)
Make a classic Costco-style chicken bake at home! Tender chicken, savory bacon, and gooey cheese all wrapped in golden pizza dough for a perfect bite.
# Ingredients:
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1 pound of ready-made pizza dough.
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3 chicken breasts, no skin or bones.
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1 tsp of coarse salt.
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1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper.
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1 tsp of garlic powder.
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1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil.
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3/4 cup water (add more if needed).
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All-purpose flour for rolling.
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1/2 cup creamy Caesar sauce.
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6 strips of crispy bacon, crumbled.
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2 green onions, thinly chopped.
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1 cup shredded Italian-style cheese.
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3/4 cup Parmesan, grated.
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1 large egg, whisked.
# Steps:
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Leave the pizza dough out for an hour to warm up.
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Crisp up the bacon in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes. Cool it off and break into bits.
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Rub the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear it in oil, pour in some water, then bake until it hits 165°F inside.
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Flatten the dough into 3 rounds. Spread Caesar dressing, sprinkle cheeses, then add chicken, bacon, and green onion on top. Roll into tight logs.
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Coat the logs with egg, top with cheese, and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
# Notes:
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You can make these ahead and freeze them.
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Switch up the meat and cheeses to suit your taste.
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Reheat in the oven to keep that crunch.