Description
This Copycat Costco Chicken Bake recipe recreates the beloved bakery-style dish featuring tender, juicy chicken wrapped in flaky pizza dough, stuffed with a creamy Caesar chicken filling mixed with crispy beef bacon and shredded Italian cheeses. Baked to golden perfection, these savory pockets are perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 pound prepared pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed for surface
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Chicken Filling
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup water, or more as needed
- ½ cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 6 slices beef bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheeses (such as mozzarella and provolone), divided
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Add ¾ cup water, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temperature). Shred or dice the cooked chicken and set aside.
- Cook Beef Bacon: Cook beef bacon slices until crispy. Drain excess fat on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
- Prepare Creamy Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled beef bacon, creamy Caesar dressing, ½ cup shredded Italian cheeses, ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, green onions, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly flour a clean surface. Divide the prepared pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a rectangular shape, approximately 10×12 inches (25×30 cm), aiming for an even thickness.
- Assemble the Chicken Bakes: Spoon one portion of the creamy chicken filling onto the lower half of each rolled-out dough rectangle, leaving about a 1-inch border. Fold the top half of the dough over the filling, aligning the edges. Press down firmly to seal the edges, then crimp with a fork for a decorative and secure seal. Transfer the assembled bakes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Egg Wash and Final Topping: In a small bowl, whisk the beaten egg. Brush the top surface of each chicken bake generously with the egg wash. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded Italian cheeses and ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over the tops.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown, puffed, and the filling is hot and bubbling. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use prepared pizza dough for convenience, or homemade dough if preferred.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Beef bacon can be substituted with regular bacon if unavailable, but expect a different flavor.
- Allow the baked chicken bakes to rest before serving to prevent burns and ensure filling sets.
- You can prepare the filling in advance to save time on assembly day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Costco chicken bake, copycat recipe, chicken stuffed pastry, chicken bake, creamy chicken bake, beef bacon chicken bake, homemade chicken bake
