Description
Savory chicken bacon ranch stromboli delivers a mouthwatering fusion of classic Italian and American flavors. Crispy golden crust wraps around melted cheese, tender chicken, and smoky bacon, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pizza dough
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Stretch the pizza dough on a lightly dusted surface to form a rectangular shape, ensuring even thickness and preventing any tears.
- Generously apply ranch dressing across the dough, maintaining a small perimeter around the edges to facilitate secure sealing.
- Uniformly distribute shredded rotisserie chicken and crispy bacon fragments over the ranch layer, creating an even coverage.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese, allowing it to cover the chicken and bacon completely.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper across the filling.
- Carefully begin rolling the dough from the longest side, tucking the edges inward while maintaining a tight, compact form.
- Seal the stromboli’s edges by firmly pinching and pressing the dough to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Delicately brush the exterior with extra virgin olive oil and create small diagonal slits on top to allow steam escape.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, positioning the rack in the center for optimal heat distribution.
- Transfer the stromboli to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until the crust transforms into a rich golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and let the stromboli rest for 5-7 minutes, allowing the cheese to set and preventing immediate filling spillage.
- Slice diagonally and serve warm, revealing the delectable layers of chicken, bacon, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Dough Flexibility: Use premade pizza dough or make your own for a personalized touch, ensuring a crispy, golden exterior.
- Seasoning Secret: Mix dried herbs like oregano or basil into the ranch for an extra flavor boost that elevates the entire stromboli.
- Protein Swap: Replace chicken with turkey, ham, or plant-based alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Moisture Management: Pat chicken and bacon dry before adding to prevent soggy dough and ensure a perfectly crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg