This beloved Copycat Costco Chicken Bake recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy your favorite Costco food at home! This dish is made with chicken, bacon, cheese, and a few simple ingredients, and can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or something to take to a potluck or gathering, this recipe will be a hit.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick and easy - this recipe can be on your table in less than 30 minutes!
- Made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
- Perfect for a weeknight meal, or to take to a potluck or gathering.
Ingredients
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- refrigerated pizza dough
- cooked chicken, chopped or diced
- cooked bacon, chopped
- Italian blended shredded cheese, divided into 1 ½ and ½ cups
- creamy Caesar dressing, divided into 1 and ¼ cups
- non-stick baking spray
Equipment
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- baking sheet
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat to 400°F. Place a piece of aluminum foil on a large baking sheet. Spray the foil with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Lightly stretch each rectangle to roughly 5x7-inch (does not need to be perfect.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine and mix well, the cooked diced chicken, cooked chopped bacon, 1 ½ cups of Italian cheese, and 1 cup of Cesar dressing.
- Spoon ¼ of the mixture onto each dough rectangle.
- Starting with the long side closest to you, roll one of the doughs up tightly into a log. Pinch the seam and the ends closed folding under any excess at the ends. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat this process with the other three pieces of dough.
- Brush the top and sides of each chicken bake with the rest of the Caesar dressing.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Italian blend cheese evenly over the tops of the dough.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy.
Storage
Leftover chicken bakes can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight covered container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
Reheat leftovers by baking in a 350°F oven until heated through.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: This recipe can easily be halved or doubled, depending on your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Costco chicken bake is made with chicken, bacon, cheese, and a few simple ingredients. It can be on your table in less than 30 minutes!
Yes! This recipe can easily be made ahead of time. Simply prepare the chicken mixture and store it in the fridge for up to three days. I recommend baking them fresh when you are ready to serve.
The tasty pasty wrapped chicken is like a creamy burrito filled with the deliciousness of creamy Cesar dressing with the tender chicken and cheese. A fantastic handheld food treat.
Variations
- Substitute the chicken for ground beef, turkey, or sausage.
- Add in some veggies like diced onions, green onions, red peppers, or spinach.
- Try different cheeses like mozzarella cheese, cheddar, provolone, parmesan cheese, or pepper jack.
- Use a different type of dough like puff pastry or crescent roll dough.
- Make this spicy by adding a dash of hot sauce or sriracha to the Caesar dressing.
- Ranch dressing can be used in this Costco chicken bake recipe instead of Caesar dressing if you prefer.
- If you are looking for an even crispier crust, use an egg wash on the pizza dough before baking it.
Serving Suggestions
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Recipe History
This Costco food court classic is one of those tasty treats that everyone loves. It's the gift you give yourself after spending time power shopping!
There is a reason this is one of their most popular items and boxes of the Costco chicken bakes were always selling.
So having this recipe to make at home anytime is going to make everyone in your life super happy.
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Costco Chicken Bake
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Ingredients
- 13.8 ounce tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or diced
- 10 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 2 cups Italian blended shredded cheese, divided into 1 ½ and ½ cups
- 1 ¼ cup Caesar salad dressing, divided into 1 and ¼ cups
- non-stick baking spray
Instructions
- Preheat to 400°F. Place a piece of aluminum foil on a large baking sheet. Spray the foil with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Lightly stretch each rectangle to roughly 5x7-inch (does not need to be perfect.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine and mix well, the cooked diced chicken, cooked chopped bacon, 1 ½ cups of Italian cheese, and 1 cup of Cesar dressing.
- Spoon ¼ of the mixture onto each dough rectangle.
- Starting with the long side closest to you, roll one of the doughs up tightly into a log. Pinch the seam and the ends closed folding under any excess at the ends. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat this process with the other three pieces of dough.
- Brush the top and sides of each chicken bake with the rest of the Caesar dressing.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Italian blend cheese evenly over the tops of the dough.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden-brown.
- Serve and enjoy
NOTES
- If you are not a fan of Caesar you can substitute Ranch dressing.
- I love this with the Italian blend cheese but feel free to use your favorite shredded cheese. You can serve these with extra dressing for dipping.
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