Description
This Copycat Costco Chicken Bake brings the delicious flavors of the famous food court favorite right to your kitchen! A soft, golden-brown dough is stuffed with tender rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, gooey mozzarella, and a creamy Caesar dressing, then baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick meal or a grab-and-go snack, these homemade chicken bakes taste just like the real thing—maybe even better!
Ingredients
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For the Dough (or use store-bought pizza dough)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Filling:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Make the Dough (Skip if Using Store-Bought):
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm water and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, bacon, mozzarella, Parmesan, Caesar dressing, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
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Assemble the Chicken Bakes:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough into 6-inch by 10-inch rectangles.
- Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto one side of each rectangle.
- Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
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Bake the Chicken Bakes:
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with extra Caesar dressing or marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought pizza dough instead of homemade.
- These chicken bakes can be frozen before baking for easy meal prep. Just bake from frozen at 375°F for about 30 minutes.
- Feel free to customize with ranch dressing instead of Caesar, or add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1-hour dough rise if making from scratch)
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American