Monthly Menu: Copycat

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

In this dish, seasoned chicken breast is combined with gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and Caesar dressing, all encased in pizza dough. The outcome is a handheld, hearty meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special work lunch.

When you make this at home, you can customize it fully. Use store-bought or homemade Caesar dressing, choose your favorite cheese, add extra veggies, and use any seasonings you like. It’s your chicken bake-make it your way!

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 lb. chicken breast

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling

1 lb. pizza dough

1/4 c. Caesar dressing

2 c. shredded mozzarella, plus more for sprinkling

2 green onions, thinly sliced

Egg wash

2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate then chop into small pieces. Wipe skillet clean.

Step 3

To the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season both sides of chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before chopping into small pieces.

Step 4

Divide pizza dough into two pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll and stretch pizza dough to about 1/4" thickness.

Step 5

Spread half the Caesar dressing onto pizza dough and top with half of each the chicken, bacon, mozzarella, Parmesan, and green onions.

Step 6

Roll the pizza dough into a large log. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Step 7

Transfer logs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with more cheese and Italian seasoning.

Step 8

Bake until golden and the dough is cooked through, about 25 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with parsley, then slice and serve warm.