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chicken bake recipe

Stuffed Chicken Bake Recipe That is Extremely Satisfying

This chicken bake recipe is the perfect combination of a Costco chicken bake recipe and the Papa Murphy’s chicken & bacon stuffed pizza. Cheesy, garlicy, and totally satisfying! With minimal measuring and prep, this recipe is perfect for anyone!
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken bake recipe
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce refrigerated pre-made pizza dough
  • 1 cup chicken diced
  • ½ cup cooked bacon (about 4 strips) diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup tomato diced
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • ranch dressing
  • mozzarella cheese
  • garlic herb seasoning
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flakes optional
  • garlic powder optional
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 475°F (follow the directions on the back of the pre-made pizza dough). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. See note below.
  • Add olive oil to a small sauté pan and cook the diced chicken until browned. Season the diced chicken over the sauté pan with the garlic herb seasoning, salt and pepper, and minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle some flour on a dough mat. Roll the dough to a 16x11 rectangle. Spread the ranch dressing on the dough. Be sure to leave about a 1-inch border around the edge so that when it rolls the toppings are not spilling out.
  • Add the diced chicken, cooked bacon, red onion, and tomato on top. Lightly drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle freshly ground pepper. Optional: Sprinkle red pepper flakes and garlic powder for additional flavor. Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Roll the long side of the pizza dough rectangle into a log. Tuck in the ends under the chicken bake. Transfer to the lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the melted butter on top of the dough and cut diagonal slits spaced 2-3 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes. See note below.
  • After baking, let it cool for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet so that the bottom doesn't get overcooked. Serve with additional ranch dressing if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. I used the Trader Joe’s Plain Pizza Dough in this recipe and followed the directions on the back of the bag for cooking.
  2. I cooked my chicken bake for 10 minutes to get a slightly brown color. If a deeper brown color is desired, place the chicken bake under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Watch it closely as you don't want to overcook the pizza dough.