Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli 🥓🐓
This bacon chicken ranch Stromboli is packed with flavors and its as easy as making a pizza. This Bacon chicken ranch isn’t for the faint hearted. This is definitely not health food, but f it. Perfect as a dish on its own or even an appetizer.
Ingredients
12 oz fresh pizza dough
12 oz chicken breasts, cooked, seasoned, and diced
Fresh mozerella cheese & smoked Gouda, shredded
Parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
Italian seasoning
5 strips of bacon, cooked.
Ranch sauce (or store bought):
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (more if you want it thinner)
2 tbsp ranch powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
Directions:
1. Make ranch sauce by combining all ranch ingredients above. Set aside.
2. Diced up chicken and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder. Cook on stove until cooked to your doneness. Set aside.
3. Cook strips of bacon and set aside.
4. Roll out dough into about 12 inch pizza size.
5. Top dough with ranch, chicken, bacon, mozzerella and Gouda cheeses, more ranch, and some Italian seasoning. (Like making a pizza)
6. Roll up Stromboli like a cinnamon roll.
7. Transfer to a baking tray lined with parchment paper (oven safe parchment paper).
8. Egg wash the top of Stromboli, add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Take a fork and poke a few small holes on top.
9. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes(golden brown and internal temp of 165 degrees).
10. Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Slice in 2 inch slices. Enjoy!
A Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli is a savory Italian-inspired dish that combines the richness of bacon and chicken with the tangy creaminess of ranch sauce, all wrapped in a golden, crispy pizza dough crust. This recipe highlights how simple ingredients like cooked chicken breasts, crispy bacon, mozzarella, smoked Gouda, and Parmesan cheese come together to create a highly flavorful Stromboli that can serve as a main course or an appetizer for gatherings. The homemade ranch sauce in this recipe is a standout component, crafted from mayo, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, ranch powder, garlic powder, and pickled jalapeño juice. This combination adds a zesty and slightly spicy flavor, perfectly complementing the savory meats and cheeses inside the Stromboli. Making the ranch sauce from scratch allows for adjusting the consistency and spice level according to personal preferences, enhancing the overall taste experience. When preparing the dough, rolling it out to about a 12-inch pizza size provides the ideal base to layer the ranch sauce, chicken, bacon, and cheeses. The rolling technique, much like cinnamon rolls, ensures all ingredients are enveloped within the dough that crisps beautifully when baked at 400°F for 25 minutes, resulting in a Stromboli with a golden-brown exterior. To ensure thorough cooking and food safety, it is essential to cook the diced chicken breast seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until fully done, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. The bacon strips add a crunchy texture and smoky undertone that balances the creamy ranch and cheeses. This recipe’s flexibility also suits different occasions. For a casual family dinner, it pairs well with a fresh salad, while for parties or game day, slicing it into 2-inch pieces makes it easy to serve as finger food. Additionally, ingredients can be customized; for instance, adding vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers can introduce extra nutrients and flavor layers. Overall, the Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli encapsulates comforting flavors in a portable, sliceable form. Its hearty ingredients and rich homemade ranch sauce enhance its appeal, making it a highly satisfying dish that resonates with fans of pizza-like meals. Integrating quality cheeses and the perfect balance of seasoning is key to achieving the best flavor and texture, ensuring your Stromboli is a crowd-pleaser that’s well worth the effort.
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