Description
Savory chicken bacon ranch stromboli delivers a mouthwatering twist on classic Italian-American comfort cuisine. Melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tender chicken wrapped in golden pastry create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) cooked bacon, crumbled
Cheese and Base:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ranch dressing
Seasonings and Finishing:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for cooking.
- Create a flavorful filling by thoroughly combining shredded chicken, crispy bacon pieces, shredded mozzarella, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and carefully stretch the pizza dough into a rectangular shape approximately 12×16 inches, maintaining an even thickness.
- Distribute the prepared filling across the dough, leaving a small margin around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling. Gently roll the dough from the long side into a compact log, pressing and pinching the edges to create a secure seal.
- Transfer the rolled stromboli to the lined baking sheet with the seam facing downward. Whisk an egg and delicately brush the entire surface of the dough to create a golden, glossy exterior.
- Place the stromboli in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a rich, golden-brown coloration that indicates perfect cooking.
- Remove from the oven and allow the stromboli to rest for a few minutes, which helps stabilize the filling. Slice into portions and serve with additional ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Optimize dough temperature by letting it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling, ensuring easier stretching and preventing tears.
- Drain excess moisture from chicken and bacon to prevent a soggy stromboli, maintaining a crisp and flaky texture.
- Create variations by substituting ranch with alfredo sauce or adding chopped spinach for extra nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Enhance presentation by sprinkling dried herbs or sesame seeds on the egg wash before baking, creating a restaurant-style golden crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg