Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 547kcal
Ingredients
- 1 13. 8 oz can refrigerated Classic Pizza Dough
- 4 oz Chive and Onion cream cheese softened
- 3 cups shredded Colby-Jack or sharp cheddar cheese divided use
- 2-3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 6 slices black-pepper bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup prepared Ranch dressing more as needed
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside,
- On a non-stick surface or silpat, press the dough into roughly a 16x12- inch rectangle.
- Spread pizza dough from end to end with the softened cream cheese. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the shredded colby jack cheese.
- Arrange the chopped chicken over the cheese and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
- Drizzle with Ranch dressing. You may need more or less than called for keep in mind that the amount is approximate. Top with the remaining shredded colby jack cheese.
- Begin to roll starting with the long side ending seam side down. Shape and stretch the dough as you roll and pinch the ends together to seal. Carefully transfer to the sheet pan.
- Brush with melted butter on all sides. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garlic salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Rest on the counter for 5 minutes then slice into desired size portions and serve with extra ranch dressing on the side as a dip.
Notes
- Protein: You can use cubed or shredded chicken that's been baked, poached or grilled. You could also use leftover Thanksgiving turkey for a round two meal.
- Bacon: You could use turkey bacon or prosciutto in place of classic bacon.
- Cheese: I like using colby jack cheese in this recipe but it could certainly be adapted using what you have on hand. Mozzarella cheese, sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese for spice.
- Spices: You can add a layer of pickled jalapenos or diced green chiles for the spicy foods fan at your table.
- Vegetables: You could add a layer of sauteed mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Herbs: You could garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
- Butter: You could brush the exterior with an egg wash in place of butter.
- Use Refrigerated Pizza Dough: For this stromboli recipe I highly recommend using refrigerated pizza dough, which bakes quickly and is designed to do so. Trust me, no one will know you took a shortcut.
- Pizza Dough: This recipe is designed to be used with refrigerated dough which bakes quickly throughout the stromboli. You could adapt using homemade pizza dough but it needs to be spread thin and you'll need to extend the baking time to accommodate as it will take longer to bake all the way through. You should also use a sharp knife to cut a few slits in the top. See my Homemade Pizza Dough recipe here.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1114mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 1mg