This copycat Costco chicken bake lets you enjoy the food court favorite at home. A stromboli-style pizza crust wraps around tender chicken, melted cheese, crispy bacon and creamy Caesar dressing to create a portable, savory turnover perfect for lunch or dinner.
Costco has long been one of my favorite places to shop. Beyond the great prices and convenient bulk items, I’m a big fan of their food court offerings. While my family reaches for pizza, I’m always drawn to the chicken bakes — a simple, satisfying combination of flavors and textures.
What is a Costco chicken bake?
Despite the name, a Costco chicken bake isn’t a casserole — it’s more like a stuffed stromboli or an oversized Hot Pocket. A seasoned pizza-like crust encases a filling of shredded chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, mozzarella, Parmesan and bacon. The result is rich, savory and wonderfully portable.
Why make chicken bakes at home?
Frozen versions sold in the grocery aisle are convenient, but they don’t always match the fresh flavor and texture of a homemade bake. Making them yourself lets you control the ingredients, use rotisserie chicken for ease, and enjoy a fresher crust and brighter flavor.
How to make copycat Costco chicken bakes
These are straightforward to prepare and make a delicious lunch or dinner. Here’s an overview of the method:
- Divide pizza dough into six equal pieces. Use homemade dough or store-bought for convenience.
- Roll each piece into a thin rectangle and spread about one-sixth of the creamy Caesar dressing over the dough, leaving a one-inch border.
- Top with one-sixth of the chopped rotisserie chicken and bacon, then sprinkle roughly 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella over each piece.
- Roll the long side tightly to form a log, tuck the ends underneath, and place on a baking sheet lined with nonstick spray or parchment.
- Brush the tops with a little dressing, bake at 415°F (about 210°C) for 16–17 minutes, then remove and sprinkle with Parmesan. Return to the oven for another 3–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest 2–3 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra creamy Caesar dressing for dipping.
Tips for best results
- Use creamy Caesar dressing — the texture and flavor are key to recreating the original experience.
- Choose real, crisp bacon rather than pre-packaged bacon bits for better texture and taste.
- Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time while delivering moist shredded chicken.
- Brush the tops with dressing and finish with Parmesan for a flavorful, golden crust.
- For a neater appearance, use shredded Parmesan rather than finely grated.
Recipe: Copycat Costco Chicken Bake
Copycat Costco Chicken Bake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb pizza dough homemade or store bought
- 2 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup cooked, crumbled, crisp bacon
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Divide the dough into six roughly equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a thin rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread about 1/6 of the creamy Caesar dressing over each piece, leaving an inch border around the edges.
- Top each with 1/6 of the chopped chicken and bacon.
- Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of mozzarella over each.
- Starting at a long side, roll the dough tightly into a log, tuck the ends underneath and transfer to a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray or lined with parchment.
- Repeat until all six are formed, then brush the tops with a little more dressing.
- Bake at 415°F for 16–17 minutes, remove and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Return to the oven for another 3–5 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest 2–3 minutes, slice and serve with extra creamy Caesar dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 57 g
| Protein: 39 g
| Fat: 47 g
| Saturated Fat: 15 g
| Sodium: 1972 mg
More copycat Costco recipes
If you enjoy this chicken bake, try other copycat Costco-style recipes at home for easy crowd-pleasing meals.
If you try this recipe, leave a comment to share how it turned out — it’s always great to hear from readers.