Copycat Costco Chicken Bake
Enjoy the delicious flavors of tender chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and gooey cheese wrapped in warm, fluffy dough.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2.5 cups bread flour (scooped and leveled)
- 1 cup warm water (80-90°F) Make sure it's warm, not hot.
- 1 tsp dry active yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp olive oil (or any neutral-flavored oil)
Filling
- 9 oz cooked chicken breast Shredded or diced.
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (half mixed with grated provolone cheese) Total cheese should equal 5 oz.
- ½ cup bacon bits (toasted)
- ¼ cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese (for tops)
- 4 Tbsp creamy Caesar dressing (smeared on top)
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Mix 1 cup of warm water and 1 tsp of yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add 2 tsp of sugar, 2 tsp of salt, and 2.5 cups of flour. Stir well and add 2 tsp of olive oil.
- Knead for 4 minutes, then cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- The dough should be tacky and very pliable; it can be refrigerated if desired.
Assemble the Bakes
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and lightly grease a 16-inch perforated pizza pan.
- Cut the pizza dough into four equal pieces and roll each piece into a thin 11x8-inch rectangle.
- Smear 1 Tbsp of Caesar dressing inside, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- In a bowl, combine the filling ingredients: 9 oz cooked chicken, 1.5 cups of mozzarella (mixed with provolone), 1/2 cup of toasted bacon bits, and 1/4 cup of Caesar dressing.
- Place 1 cup of this filling across the center of each rolled-out dough piece.
- Fold in the sides and roll up like a jelly roll, pinching the seams to seal.
- Place all the chicken bakes onto the prepared pizza pan.
- Brush each one with 1 Tbsp of Caesar dressing and sprinkle with 1/2 Tbsp of shredded Parmesan cheese.
Bake
- Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven.
Notes
These chicken bakes are best enjoyed hot and fresh from the oven. Can be served with extra Caesar dressing for dipping, or paired with a simple salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.