Description
Bacon Ranch Chicken Stromboli wraps up all your favorite flavors in one deliciously rolled package that comes together faster than you can say “dinner’s ready!” Warm, cheesy, and packed with ranch-seasoned chicken and crispy bacon, this stromboli makes weeknight meals totally effortless for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 6 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 400°F, preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine 1 lb shredded chicken, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup cheddar, and 6 crumbled bacon slices in a mixing bowl. Stir in ½ cup ranch dressing and optional ½ tsp garlic powder.
- Dust your work surface with flour and roll 1 lb pizza dough into a thin rectangle, approximately ¼ inch thick.
- Spread chicken mixture across dough, maintaining a 1-inch border around edges to prevent leaking during baking.
- Roll the dough tightly into a compact log, pressing seams firmly to seal and tucking ends underneath to prevent filling escape.
- Position stromboli seam-side down on prepared baking sheet, ensuring even placement for consistent cooking.
- Brush entire surface with beaten egg to achieve a rich, golden exterior during baking.
- Bake at 400°F for precisely 25-30 minutes until crust turns deep golden and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and allow stromboli to rest 5 minutes before slicing to help filling set.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap rotisserie chicken for the shredded chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
- Let the stromboli rest for 5-10 minutes after baking so the cheese sets and doesn’t leak when sliced.
- Use cold ingredients to prevent the dough from becoming too soft and difficult to roll.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the pizza dough with a cauliflower or almond flour crust to make the recipe accessible to more dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg