Description
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli features tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing wrapped in golden, baked pizza dough. It's a flavorful, quick-to-prepare meal perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
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Stromboli Dough and Cheese
- 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped crisp bacon (about 12 slices)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing, plus more for dipping
Toppings and Finishing
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the stromboli.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a piece of parchment paper placed on a sheet pan, stretching it evenly to make a rectangular shape.
- Add Cheese: Evenly spread 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella right down the center of the dough, leaving about an inch on each end and about a third of the dough empty on either side to allow for rolling.
- Layer Filling: Top the cheese with shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped crispy bacon, and ½ cup ranch dressing evenly over the cheese layer.
- Roll Stromboli: Fold over one empty side of the dough and then roll tightly like a cinnamon roll, pinching the seams and ends together securely to seal the stromboli.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a small bowl, combine the beaten egg with a tablespoon or two of water to create an egg wash, which will help achieve a golden crust.
- Apply Egg Wash: Carefully turn the rolled dough seam-side down on the sheet pan and brush the entire top surface with the egg wash evenly.
- Add Seasoning and Slits: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of ranch seasoning and 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh parsley on top, then cut a few slits across the top of the stromboli to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake: Place the stromboli in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm with additional ranch dressing for dipping if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes into the filling.
- Use freshly cooked bacon for best crispiness, or substitute with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Ensure to seal the stromboli tightly to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Allow the stromboli to rest for 5 minutes after baking before slicing to help it hold together.
- You can substitute shredded mozzarella with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar for a richer cheese flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
