Description
Cheesy chicken bacon ranch stromboli blends comfort and flavor in one irresistible roll. Melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tender chicken wrapped in golden pastry create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chicken breast (cooked, diced or shredded)
- ½ cup bacon (cooked and chopped)
Cheese and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Seasoning and Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup green onions (chopped (optional))
- olive oil (for brushing)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- all-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F (200°C) and create a non-stick surface on a baking sheet using parchment paper or a light olive oil coating.
- Transform the pizza dough into a thin rectangular canvas by rolling it out on a flour-dusted workspace, ensuring an even 1/4 inch thickness.
- Craft the flavor foundation by generously spreading ranch dressing across the dough, leaving a narrow untouched perimeter for sealing purposes.
- Distribute the protein and savory elements evenly: scatter diced chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded mozzarella, and optional green onion segments across the ranch-covered surface.
- Execute a precise rolling technique by carefully folding the long edge inward, creating a tightly wound cylindrical shape that encapsulates all ingredients.
- Meticulously seal the stromboli’s edges and ends, preventing any potential filling escape during baking.
- Position the rolled creation seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, then enhance its exterior with a delicate olive oil brush and sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Create strategic steam vents by making several strategic diagonal cuts across the top of the stromboli.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the exterior transforms into a golden-brown, crispy shell with bubbling cheese peeking through the vents.
- Allow the stromboli to rest briefly after removing from the oven, then slice into generous portions and serve while warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prep ahead and refrigerate the rolled stromboli for up to 24 hours before baking for deeper flavor development.
- Use fresh, high-quality bacon and fully cooked chicken to ensure food safety and maximum taste.
- Create perfect golden crust by brushing olive oil and sprinkling Parmesan, which adds crispy texture and rich flavor.
- Steam slits prevent dough from bursting and allow even cooking throughout the stromboli.
- Customize with additional herbs like thyme or chives to elevate the ranch and cheese combination.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, ensuring even distribution of chicken, bacon, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg